COMPREHENSION
Which words signal cause-and-effect relationships: because, but, therefore, similarly, so, sequence.
because, therefore, so
Joseph failed the test because he did not study.
"because he did not study"
Julie fell because she did not see the hole in the sidewalk.
"Julie fell"
People don't walk under ladders ___ they think it's unlucky.
because
I exercise 5 days a week. What is the cause?
A. My muscles are sore.
B. I need to lose weight.
C. I have lost so much weight!
I need to lose weight.
A cause is ______something happens.
why
Since Tom ate too much, he gained a lot of weight.
"Since Tom ate too much"
Because Amy is allergic to bee stings, her brother rushed her to the doctor when she was stung.
"her brother rushed her to the doctor when she was stung"
Fish swimming in large groups ____ them to be protected from predators.
causes
I woke up late for school. What is the effect?
A. I didn't set the alarm correctly.
B. I watched too many TikTok videos.
C. I didn't get to eat breakfast.
I didn't get to eat breakfast.
An effect is what happens ____ the event.
The rainfall was heavy for many days. Therefore, the river rose four feet.
"The rainfall was heavy"
Sally missed class because she was sick.
"Sally missed class"
____scooters becoming popular again, injuries from scooter accidents have risen.
Due to
We stopped by Tom's house last night, but Tom wasn't there. What is the effect?
A. Tom had to work late.
B. Tom didn't get to go to the party.
C. Tom had a flat tire.
Tom didn't get to go to the party.
True or False: Cause-and-effect relationships are the same regardless of the order in which the ideas are stated.
true
Since large forests and jungles in the world are being destroyed, the amount of oxygen that trees and green plants in these forests and jungles produce is seriously decreasing.
Since large forests and jungles in the world are being destroyed
The rainfall was heavy, so the river rose four feet.
"the river rose four feet"
During a tornado, ordinary objects become deadly missiles ______ why the best shelter is underground.
which explains
Sarah was at the dentist for 2 hours. What is the cause?
A. Sarah has good dental insurance.
B. Sarah has an electric toothbrush.
C. Sarah likes to eat a lot of candy and drink soda and coffee.
Sarah likes to eat a lot of candy and drink soda and coffee.
Tell me one of the transition (signal) words that must come at the beginning of the second sentence.
Therefore, As a result
The oceans have tides due to the gravitational pull of the moon.
Due to the gravitational pull of the moon
The waters on Earth keep rising because of the ice in Antarctica melting.
The waters on Earth keep rising
Tom not wearing sunscreen during his hike ____ him to get a sunburn.
Caused
Mary has a new job. Give me two possible causes for why she has a new job.
She got fired.
She wanted to make more money.
She needed better health insurance.