Connecting Words IV

Cause and Effect

Topic: Conjunctive adverbs: cause and effectAudience: English language learnersPrepared by: G&R Languages - July, 2013

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So that / For this reason / As a consequence

Cause and Effect

Common Expressions

Topic: English Grammar: cause and effectAudience: English language learnersPrepared by: G&R Languages - July, 2013

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Consequently / As a result / Because / Therefore, etc.

Cause

“Signal’ ExpressionsForAsSinceBecause

Cause

More “signal” wordsAs a result ofResulted fromDue to

Cause

We study hard because we wish to succeed. As we work so diligently, we will most likely be successful.

Cause

Since we exercise daily, we will gradually build strong muscles. Our muscles are getting stronger, for we work out daily.

Effect

“Signal” ExpressionsThereforeThusAs a consequenceConsequently

Effect

More “signal” wordsThe reason forThe cause ofWill result inHave an effect on

Effect

Her success in school came as a result of her hard work. She worked hard; therefore, she succeeded.

Effect

He fell, and hurt himself as a consequence. He was very hurt; for this reason, he started to cry.

Cause and Effect

I travel, so that I can see the world. Due to the fact that he, too, wants to see the world, he will also travel.

Cause and Effect

I read a lot; consequently, I can write well. Because of the fact that I read often, I am able to write well.

Connecting Words

What are they for?Connect sentencesProvide a smooth read

Connecting Words

What is their purpose?Comparison & contrastCause & effectSequence

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Connecting Words

What can they do for me?Build strong sentencesShow smooth connectionImprove your writing

Conjunctive Adverbs

Cause & effectComparison & contrastSequenceOther connections

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Connecting Words IV

Cause & Effect

Topic: Conjunctive adverbs: cause and effectAudience: English language learnersPrepared by: G&R Languages - July, 2013

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