Cause and Effect Sentence Exercises
A. Match the causes with the effects, then build sentences using the word because:
he was showing it around she was running too fast
bats eat a lot of fruit they need energy to fly all night
she fell they took his money
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B. Match the causes with the effects, then build sentences using the word since:
gardens need a sunny location the atmosphere does not block small stars
it was the Day of the Dead many plants only bloom in full sun
the space telescope can see more relatives hired a mariachi band
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C. Match the causes with the effects, then build sentences using the phrase as long as:
I am going to college I get a scholarship
he gets to use his Gameboy it was a holiday or a weekend
your dad took you to the movies he does the homework on time
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D. Are these cause-and-effect sentences correctly or incorrectly built? Write in a “C” for correct, and an “I” for incorrect:
____ The test is difficult, since I want to pass with a good score.
____ They made us wait to board the plane because the weather is bad in Indiana.
____ Because she was born blonde, she ran very fast.
____ Since Carlos loves music so much, he will get an Ipod for Christmas.
____ Yumani will appreciate your help, since he is so tired.
____ As long as they have a spelling test, I’m singing the loudest.
____ This accident does not matter, as long as you pay for the repair.