English

Reason

Clue Words:

Because

Since

Reason for

Due to

On account of

• Cause

• Effect

• Result

• Clue Words:

  • Then

  • So

  • Led to

  • As a result

  • In order that

• Cause

• Effect

A town recently experienced a rise in cases of respiratory illnesses. Around the same time, a new factory began operations near the residential area. What is the most likely cause of the rise in respiratory illnesses?

• The town's population increased.

• The new factory may be emitting pollutants into the air.

• The weather became colder than usual.

• The town started using more streetlights.

A student’s grades improved significantly after they started attending a weekly tutoring session. What is the most likely cause of the improved grades?

• The student received new school supplies.

• The student spent more time with their friends.

• The student gained extra study support from the tutoring session.

• The teacher gave easier assignments.

2 nouns put together and taken as one

• Compound Noun

• Close Noun

• Proper Noun

• Separate Noun

Nouns put together and written as one word

• Solid/Close Compoutn

• Hyphenated Compound

• Separate Compound

Nouns put together with a hyphen or hyphens

• Solid/Close Compoutn

• Hyphenated Compound

• Separate Compound

Nouns that are written separately

• Solid/Close Compoutn

• Hyphenated Compound

• Separate Compound

Which of the following is an example of a solid or close compound noun?

• Toothpaste

• Ice Cream

• Mother-in-law

• Basketball court

Identify the type of compound noun for the word "brother-in-law"

• Solid/Close Compound

• Hyphenated Compound

• Open/Seperate Compound