Nama : Margaretha A.M.
Kelas : XI MIPA 1
Cause and Effect
A. Answer the following questions by using because / because of!
1. Sarah wants to go to the salon today (because) her hair need a trim.
2. (Because of) the change in the weather, we have decided not to go to the parade.
3. Diane missed her flight (due to) a traffic delay on her way to the airport.
4. (Because) my car was stolen, I will have to rent a car for the next fewdays.
5. The doctors said that the man’s death was (due to) heart failure.
6. The teacher thinks the students didn’t learn the lesson well enough (because) they
weren’t listening to her.
7. (Because) the lights don’t work, you’ll need a flashlight when you go down into the
basement.
8. The company won’t hire him (because) he tested positive for drugs.
9. The door doesn’t close properly (because) it’s broken.
10. School was cancelled (due to) the weather.
B. Directions : Complete each sentence by choosing the clauses, phrases, and words that are
available to the right
1. We didn’t go to the beach because it was too cold outside.
2. The car crashed into the traffic light because of bad brakes.
3. Due to the poor economy, the store was forced to close.
4. They can’t have any more candy because they’ve eaten too much of it.
5. Jimmy can’t reach the ball because it’s too high.
6. My car won’t start because of the cold.
7. Due to her lack of experience, Cindy had trouble finding a job.
8. The forest fire started because of a lightning strike on some dead trees.
9. Because they are in love, they have decided to get married.
10. She’s frustrated because of the delay in the delivery of the package.