Korean Exercise: Causal Connectives -(으)니까 vs -아/어서

Read the following explanatory snippets and select the correct causal connective. Consider whether the logic is subjective/instructional (-(으)니까) or objective/chronological (-아/어서).


1. Instruction/Warning:
비밀번호가 유출되 위험한 상황이 발생할 수 있습니다. 주기적으로 변경하십시오.
(Since your password could be leaked, a dangerous situation may occur. Change it periodically.)

 

2. Objective Consequence:
많은 사람이 굶주림에 시달리 결국 다른 나라로 이주하는 결정을 내렸습니다.
(Many people suffered from hunger, and consequently, they decided to emigrate to another country.)

 

3. Safety Instruction:
화학 물질이 눈에 튀 위험하니 반드시 보호 안경을 착용하세요.
(Since chemicals could splash into your eyes, it is dangerous, so you must wear safety goggles.)

 

4. Natural Phenomenon:
북극의 얼음이 녹 해수면이 상승하는 현상이 나타나고 있습니다.
(The Arctic ice is melting, and as a result, the sea level is rising.)

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