Question

When this type of ultra-massive star runs out of fuel, it goes through an initial WHOOOOOSH! of collapse. However, because its enormous mass generates such tremendous gravitation, there's no CRASH! of a rebound or BOOM! that blasts gases out into a supernova. Instead, the matter just keeps on whooshing inward, directly forming a black hole.

—A Black Hole Is NOT a Hole,
Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano

Choose the signal words that point to a cause in the passage. You will check more than one correct answer.

however
instead
when
because
through

Answer 1

c) when

D) because

Step-by-step explanation:

got it right .

Answer 2

C). When

D). Because

Step-by-step explanation:

'Signal words' are described as the words offering hints or cues to the readers regarding the upcoming event/incidence. It helps them in understanding the text more effectively by showing the cause-effect or compare-contrast relationship.

In the given excerpt, the words 'when' and 'because' that position a cause or a reason leading to a specific effect. By using 'when' the author asserts the cause('ultra-massive star runs out of fuel') leading to the 'initial collapse' and through 'because'("its enormous mass generates such tremendous gravitation"), the outcome of 'no crash' takes place. Thus, options C and D are the correct answers.