Cause or Effect?
The students were late to class because of a transport strike
What's the Cause?
A transport strike
The shop closed early, because the manager was sick.
because
It rained heavily, ______ we stayed indoors.
Choose: because / so / although
so
The DTI Secretary said, ‘500 pesos Noche Buena is enough,’ consequently, protests were organized in several cities.
What's the Effect?
Protests were organized
She studied hard; as a result, she passed the exam.
as a result
The students arrived late, ______, the teacher postponed the quiz.
Choose: therefore / but / despite
therefore
Due to the lack of proper flood control measures, several neighborhoods were submerged during the heavy rain, forcing residents to evacuate.
What's the Cause and Effect?
Cause: Lack of proper flood control measures
Effect: Neighborhoods submerged; residents forced to evacuate
She didn’t prepare for the debate, which creates a disadvantage for her team during the competition.
creates
Due to the heavy traffic, ______ the meeting started 30 minutes late.
the meeting started late → Effect signal can be “so / therefore / as a result / consequently”