Title: Cause and Effect: Because, As, and So

Hint

Questions:

• Question: Somchai woke up late, ___ he missed the morning school bus.
  Options:

  • so
  • because
  • as
  • although
  Explanation: Use **so** to introduce the result or consequence of waking up late.
• Question: We decided to eat indoors ___ it was raining heavily in Bangkok.
  Options:

  • so
  • because
  • but
  • therefore
  Correct Index: 1
  Explanation: Use **because** to state the reason why we ate indoors.
• Question: ___ the afternoon was extremely hot, the teacher turned on the air conditioner.
  Options:

  • So
  • As
  • Unless
  • Or
  Correct Index: 1
  Explanation: **As** introduces the reason at the beginning of the sentence.
• Question: Niran loves spicy food, ___ he ordered extra chilies in his som tum.
  Options:

  • because
  • as
  • so
  • if
  Correct Index: 2
  Explanation: Use **so** to show the effect of loving spicy food.
• Question: Ploy wore her rubber boots ___ the school walkway was flooded.
  Options:

  • so
  • as
  • though
  Correct Index: 1
  Explanation: Here, **as** means *because* and explains the reason she wore boots.
• Question: Kanya skipped breakfast this morning, ___ she felt hungry during science class.
  Options:

  • so
  • because
  • as
  Explanation: Use **so** to link the action to its direct result.
• Question: The school postponed Sports Day ___ the running track was too muddy.
  Options:

  • because
  • so
  • however
  • although
  Explanation: Use **because** to explain the reason Sports Day was postponed.
• Question: ___ today is a national holiday, all government offices are closed.
  Options:

  • As
  • So
  • Yet
  • Unless
  Explanation: **As** introduces the cause at the beginning of the sentence.
• Question: The traffic near the market was jammed, ___ we arrived twenty minutes late.
  Options:

  • because
  • as
  • so
  • for
  Correct Index: 2
  Explanation: Use **so** to introduce the outcome of the traffic jam.
• Question: Ananda carried an umbrella ___ the dark clouds indicated heavy rain.
  Options:

  • so
  • because
  • and
  • but
  Correct Index: 1
  Explanation: Use **because** to give the reason for carrying an umbrella.
• Instruction: Fill in the blank with because, as, or so:
  Question: Mali studied every evening, ___ she earned the top mark on her English test.
  Answer:

  • so
  Explanation: Use **so** after a comma to show the result of studying hard.
• Instruction: Fill in the blank with because, as, or so:
  Question: We rode our bicycles to school ___ the morning breeze was cool.
  Answer:

  • because
  • as
  Explanation: Both **because** and **as** correctly introduce the reason for cycling.
• Instruction: Fill in the blank with because, as, or so:
  Question: ___ the soup was too spicy, Danai drank two glasses of milk.
  Answer:

  • As
  • Because
  Explanation: Start with **As** or **Because** to introduce the cause at the beginning.
• Instruction: Fill in the blank with because, as, or so:
  Question: The library was completely full, ___ we found a table outside under the tree.
  Answer:

  • so
  Explanation: Use **so** to introduce the outcome of the library being full.
• Instruction: Fill in the blank with because, as, or so:
  Question: Nat went to sleep early ___ he had an important football match the next morning.
  Answer:

  • because
  • as
  Explanation: Use **because** or **as** to give the reason for sleeping early.
• Instruction: Fill in the blank with because, as, or so:
  Question: The stray puppy was afraid of loud thunder, ___ it hid under the bench.
  Answer:

  • so
  Explanation: Use **so** to introduce the result of the puppy being scared.
• Instruction: Fill in the blank with because, as, or so:
  Question: Dao arrived late to class ___ her alarm clock did not ring.
  Answer:

  • because
  • as
  Explanation: Use **because** or **as** to give the reason for being late.
• Instruction: Fill in the blank with because, as, or so:
  Question: The ripe mangoes were sweet and juicy, ___ we shared them with our neighbors.
  Answer:

  • so
  Explanation: Use **so** to connect the reason to what happened next.
• Instruction: Fill in the blank with because, as, or so:
  Question: ___ Arthit forgot his pencil case, his friend lent him a pen.
  Answer:

  • As
  • Because
  Explanation: Capitalize **As** or **Because** when opening a sentence with a reason.
• Instruction: Fill in the blank with because, as, or so:
  Question: The road was closed for repairs, ___ our bus driver took a detour.
  Answer:

  • so
  Explanation: Use **so** to explain the result of the road closure.
• Sentence: I turned on the fan because the room was hot.
  Explanation: **Because** introduces the reason for turning on the fan.
• Sentence: The baby was sleeping, so we whispered.
  Explanation: Use **, so** to introduce the result of the baby sleeping.
• Sentence: As the sun set behind the temple, the sky turned orange.
  Explanation: **As** introduces the cause or background reason at the beginning.
• Sentence: He forgot his lunchbox, so he bought noodles at the canteen.
  Explanation: Use **, so** to connect the cause to the resulting action.
• Sentence: Students like Teacher Suda because she explains grammar clearly.
  Explanation: **Because** explains why the students like their teacher.
• Sentence: As tomorrow is Saturday, we do not need to wear our school uniforms.
  Explanation: **As** introduces the reason why uniforms are not needed.
• Sentence: The hallway floor was wet, so we walked very carefully.
  Explanation: Use **, so** to show the careful action resulting from the wet floor.
• Sentence: Pranee bought flowers because today is Mother's Day.
  Explanation: **Because** provides the reason for buying flowers.
• Sentence: Tawan did not bring an umbrella, so he got soaked in the rain.
  Explanation: Use **, so** to show the consequence of not bringing an umbrella.
• Sentence: As the library was quiet, Lek finished her homework quickly.
  Explanation: **As** gives the reason why Lek was able to finish her homework fast.