Read the passage below. What is the purpose of the cause and effect signal words
"as a result"?
When Michael first realized that he would be performing
his clarinet solo in front of a large crowd of people, he
became extremely nervous. Before he could tell his
music teacher Mrs. Gage, she reassured him that he
was more than ready to face this challenge and would be
very proud of himself once he had. As a result, Michael
viewed the upcoming performance with excitement
rather than fear.
to show that Michael's teacher helped him change the
way he viewed the upcoming performance
to show that Michael's teacher encouraged him even
though she didn't know he was nervous about his
performance
to show that Michael's, teacher is the reason that
Michael first made the decision to take part in the
performance
to show that Michael's teacher is the cause of the
nervousness he feels about taking part in the
performance