Question

clouds can become too heavy with water. that water falls back to earth as rain, sleet, hail, or snow. select a strong answer. there may be more than one. clouds can become too heavy with water. consequently, that water falls back to earth as rain, sleet, hail, or snow. clouds can become too heavy with water; consequently, that water falls back to earth as rain, sleet, hail, or snow. clouds can become too heavy with water consequently, that water falls back to earth as rain, sleet, hail, or snow.

Explanation:

The first option "Clouds can become too heavy with water. Consequently, that water falls back to Earth as rain, sleet, hail, or snow." is a strong answer as it uses a period to separate the two - part statement and the transition word "Consequently" clearly shows the cause - effect relationship. The second option has a comma before "consequently" which can be considered a bit less formal in showing the relationship. The third option has a misspelling of "earth" (should be "Earth") and also has a less formal comma - "consequently" structure.

Answer:

A. Clouds can become too heavy with water. Consequently, that water falls back to Earth as rain, sleet, hail, or snow.