Cause and Effect Transitions Quiz

________________ increased emissions of pollutants, the Green House effect is accelerating.

• As a result of

• As a result

• Since

______________, respiratory illnesses are becoming more common in Hong Kong.

• As a result,

• As a result of,

• Since

_____________ her hard work, her spoken English made remarkably good improvement.

• As a consequence of

• As a consequence

• Causes

She also worked extremely hard on her writing. ________________ her grades for her assignments went up considerably.

• As a consequence of,

• As a consequence,

• Results in

A lack of understanding of referencing conventions can _______________ plagiarism.

• result from

• be the result of

• result in

_____________ a lack of funding, the research department had to close down.

• Results from

• Consequently

• Owing to

The sharp increase in immigrants since January ______________ the violent unrest in the neighbouring country.

• results in

• is due to

• affects

Stimulants such as caffeine are substances which __________ the body, leading to an increased alertness and difficulty in getting to sleep.

• have an effect on

• cause

• result from

The increased use of stimulants _____________ sleep disorders such as insomnia.

• is a consequence of

• is one of the causes of

• effects

Although free trade provides overall benefits, increasing imports can hurt domestic industries. ____________, barriers to trade continue to exist.

• Because

• Consequently

• Consequence