1. Many species of wildlife are becoming extinct, __________ the rainforests are being destroyed.

   a)

therefore                                                                

   b)

since

   c)

so

   d)

consequently

2. __________ logging provides jobs and profits, the government is reluctant to control it.

   a)

So

   b)

Consequently

   c)

Due to

   d)

Since

3. Hemp can be used to make paper, __________ it could reduce the need for logging.

   a)

therefore

   b)

so

   c)

due to

   d)

because

4. Hemp was grown throughout history __________ its versatility; it can be used to make many different things.

   a)

due to

   b)

because

   c)

since

   d)

as a result

5. Hemp is related to the marijuana plant; __________, it is illegal in many countries.

   a)

so

   b)

because

   c)

due to

   d)

as a result

6. Hemp cannot be used to produce marijuana, __________ its low THC content.

   a)

because

   b)

as

   c)

because of

   d)

consequently

7. Marijuana is less toxic than alcohol or tobacco. __________, some people believe it should be legalized.

   a)

So

   b)

Therefore

   c)

Due to

   d)

Because

8. __________ Canada has legalized hemp farming, we can expect to see pulp and paper produced from hemp very soon.

   a)

Therefore

   b)

Due to

   c)

So

   d)

As