Grammar and sentences

Question 11time cause and condition · core

Which joining word makes a complex sentence giving a reason? The bird sheltered ____ the wind was strong.

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because and or but

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Question 12time cause and condition · core

Which sentence says the lights went out first?

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Before the lights went out, we found a torch. We found a torch before the power failed. After the lights went out, we found a torch. We found a torch while the lights were still on.

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Question 13time cause and condition · core

Which sentence says the two actions overlapped in time?

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Mia read the recipe before Arun weighed the flour. Arun weighed the flour once Mia had finished reading. Mia read the recipe after Arun weighed the flour. While Mia read the recipe, Arun weighed the flour.

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Question 14time cause and condition · core

Which sentence makes drying the paint a condition for hanging the picture?

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Although the paint was wet, we hung the picture. The paint dried after we hung the picture. We hung the picture and the paint was wet. If the paint is dry, we can hang the picture.

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Question 15time cause and condition · support

Choose the connective showing the next step: First fold the paper. ____, press the crease flat.

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Instead Otherwise However Next

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Question 16time cause and condition · core

Choose the connective that introduces a different result from the expected one: The path was muddy. ____, our boots stayed dry.

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Therefore Next For example However

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Question 17time cause and condition · core

Choose the connective showing a result: The tap was left running. ____, the bucket overflowed.

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Meanwhile For example As a result In contrast

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Question 18time cause and condition · core

Choose the connective that means at the same time: The adults prepared lunch. ____, the children set the table.

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Eventually Instead Meanwhile Therefore

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Question 19time cause and condition · core

Choose the connective introducing an example: Many animals are active at night. ____, possums often feed after dark.

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As a result Beforehand Nevertheless For example

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Question 20time cause and condition · support

Choose the connective showing the final step: Stir the batter and pour it into the tin. ____, place the tin in the oven.

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Meanwhile Earlier Finally Instead

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