Which statement is true about the transitions because and as a result in the following sentences? Amir reached his savings goal because he worked hard at his new job all summer. As a result, he was able to buy the new skates that he wanted. (1 point) Responses Because signals an effect and as a result signals a cause. Because signals an effect and as a result signals a cause. Because signals a cause and as a result signals an effect. Because signals a cause and as a result signals an effect. Both because and as a result signal a cause. Both because and as a result signal a cause. Both because and as a result signal an effect.

The statement "Because signals a cause and as a result signals an effect" is true about the transitions because and as a result in the given sentences.