Daily Exam #1 Number:

Cause and Effect Name:

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1. I love living in Semarang…. the weather.

a. because d. because of
b. since e. But
c. as

2. The increase in the number of cans on the road has resulted …. more and more traffic jams.
a. in d. for
b. to e. and
c. at

3. “He got to work really, really late “Cos he missed his train”. Which cause and effect word is ‘Cos short
for?
a. due to d. since
b. because e. neither
c. as

4. Keith lost his job due …. cutbacks in the department.

a. for d. by
b. at e. either
c. to

5. The increase in tropical storms in recent year has been …. global warming.
a. put up with d. put to
b. put down to e. both
c. set down to

Answer the questions by crossing (X) a, b, c, d, or e in front of the right answer!

6. …. being very rich, he never shows off.
a. Other than d. Although
b. Despite e. Furthermore
c. Instead

7. I am not feeling well, …. I will come to the party.

a. because d. unless
b. however e. eventhough
c. since

8. …. I had my lunch, I didn’t miss Pizza.

a. Although d. Already
b. Moreover e. Since
c. Finally

9. She never helps anyone …. having a lot of money.

a. whenever d. instead
b. however e. eventhough
c. inspite of

10. You shouldn’t go out … it’s raining heavily.

a. for d. weather
b. already e. but
c. because

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11. Read the cause in this situation and choose the effect. A child stretched a balloon, put it to his lips, and
pursed his lips around the balloon's neck.
A) The child took a deep breath.
B) The balloon deflated.
C) The balloon popped.
D) The child blew up the balloon.

12. Read the cause and choose the effect. She was in a hurry riding her bike, so she carried her viola across
the handlebars. She failed to see the rock on the street in front of her.
A) The girl got off her bike to take a break.
B) The rock did not get in the girl's way.
C) The viola did not fall off the bike.
D) The girl fell off of her bike.

13. Read the cause and choose the effect. We had a tremendous snowstorm during the night. Winds gusted
to 45 mph. The roads are blocked, even at the bus stop.
A) We were not able to go to school.
B) We stayed inside and made hot chocolate.
C) We went to the store to get some snacks.
D) We decided to make a snowman.

14. Read the cause and choose the effect. I ran as fast as I could, passing all the other runners in the race. I
wasn't even tired, either.
A) I won the race.
B) I decided to run the last lap of the race again.
C) I stopped at the store for a snack, since I was ahead of everyone else.
D) I came in last place in the race.

15. Read the cause and choose the effect. I awoke in the morning and ate breakfast. Then I pulled out my
toothbrush and smeared ADA-approved toothpaste all over the bristles.
A) I left for the bus stop.
B) I took a shower.
C) I brushed my teeth.
D) I combed my hair.

16. Look at the picture and choose the best cause and effect to match the picture.
A) The girl went to her friend's house for the day even though she had a cold.
B) The girl took a nap because she was tired.
C) The girl spread her germs when she sneezed.
D) The girl sneezed because she has a cold.

17. Look at the picture and choose the best cause and effect to match the picture.
A) The janitor went home with his tools because he didn't feel needed.
B) The janitor is getting ready to clean the room because he has the right tools.
C) The janitor was tired from smiling all day.
D) The janitor didn't have any friends because he was always working.

18. Look at the picture and choose the best cause and effect to match the picture.
A) We couldn't go both ways on the street because it was a one way street.
B) A one way street is common in our city.
C) The boy only knew one way to the movies because of the one way sign.
D) The one way sign was hard to read because it was dark outside.

19. Read the cause and choose the effect.

Dani held her burger in her hand, even though she had already eaten a large lunch. Her pup looked up at her
with those begging eyes. Sighing, the dog rested it's head on her lap.
A) Dani ate the burger, even though she wasn't really hungry.
B) Dani gave the dog the burger.
C) The dog took a nap.
D) The dog whined for hours.

20. Look at the picture and choose the best cause for the stated effect.
Effect = Everyone had a great time dancing at the party.
A) The kids went to the party.
B) The chaperones forgot to collect money at the door for all the party goers.
C) The party was a bore. No one enjoyed it at all.
D) The kids dreamed about going to the party.

21. Look at the picture and choose the best cause for the stated effect.
Effect = The toast was ready to eat, since steam was coming from the toaster.
A) I put some bread in the toaster to eat for breakfast.
B) I poured some milk to go with the toast.
C) I got out the peanut butter to spread on my toast.
D) I went to take a shower to get ready for school.

22. Look at the picture and choose the best cause for the stated effect.
Effect = Newspapers contain many advertisements.
A) The newspaper in our town is called "The Ledger".
B) I don't like to read newspapers.
C) Newspapers can sell for reduced prices.
D) The newspaper article was boring.

23. Look at the picture and choose the best cause for the stated effect.
Effect = I studied for three hours for the math test.
A) I got an A+ on my math test.
B) I practiced my multiplication tables the night before the test.
C) I didn't really study at all.
D) I don't like my math class.

24. Look at the picture and choose the best cause for the stated effect.
Effect = The cops are chasing a criminal.
A) The cops forgot their handcuffs at the station.
B) The cops want to beat the lunch rush at the restaurants in town.
C) The cops want to get home for dinner.
D) The cops are driving quickly, using their guns.

25. Effect= Going to jail; Which statement expresses the cause?

A. Study
B. Violating laws
C. Doing exercise
D. Going to traditional market
Read the following text carefully. The text uses the form of cause and effect in delivering its argument. After
that, answer the following questions!

Long Drought 2011

Drought during 2011 has caused many problems. First, the people lack of clean water to either take a bath,
wash clothes of drink. Consequently, the government has to spend more expenditure in social welfare.
Second, many breeders do not find grass for their cattle, sheep and goats. As result, their animals get thinner
day after day due to lack of enough food. Third, many farmers who depend on rainfall can’t cultivates their
land. Consequently, they do not get regular income from agribusiness. This also causes the farmer labors of
losing their jobs. Therefore, poverty rate gets increased this year. Finally, the drought has a great impact on
the water reservoir: dams, lake, Canal. Their water levels go down of even totally dry. All of those
conditions are clearly due to mono cause that is long drought in our country.

Questions:
1. What is the first problem posed by the long drought in 2011?

2. What is the consequent of the scarcity of clean water?

3. Why do animals get thinners?

4. How can the drought impact the water reservoir?

5. When did the long drought occur?