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Lesson & Quiz: Simple Past Affirmative 09

Published on October 3, 2024

“Therefore” is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship between two events.

The first part of each sentence describes the reason or cause, and the second part, introduced by “therefore,” explains the result or consequence.

CauseI got lost
Thereforetherefore
ConsequenceI arrived late to the party

Exercise

Present Progressive

Choose the right preposition to complete the sentences.

1. She (study) hard for the test, therefore she passed.

2. The car (break) down, therefore they took a taxi.

3. He (miss) the bus, therefore he arrived late.

4. She (feel) sick, therefore she stayed home.

5. We (lose) our map, therefore we got lost.

6. The power (go) out, therefore we used candles for light.

7. The team (win), therefore they celebrated all night.

8. They (save) enough money, therefore they went on vacation.

9. He (train) for months, therefore he completed the marathon

10. I (find) a rare book, therefore I bought it for my collection.


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