Cause and Effect Sentences

David couldn't attend the meeting _____ his illness.

• since

• due to

• as a result

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

He didn't study hard, _____, he failed the test.

• as a result

• due to

• since

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

I ate tons of junk food, ___ now I feel sick.

• so

• since

• due to

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

____ it was chilly outside, Benjamin built a big fire in his fireplace.

• So

• Since

• As a result

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Flooding is ____ heavy rain.

• DUE TO

• BECAUSE TO

• DUE OF

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

_____ the alarm was not set, we were late for work.

• BECAUSE

• DUE TO

• SO

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The meal we ordered was cheaper than expected, _____, we ordered dessert.

• for that reason

• due to

• because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The concert was canceled ____ poor ticket sales.

• so

• due to

• as a result

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_____ the refrigerator was practically empty, we had to go to the store

• due to

• since

• consequently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_____ the rainny weather, we changed our plans.

• Beacuse of

• For that reason

• As a result

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E