Expressing Cause and Effect

Key Points
➧ Cause and effect explain why something happens (cause) and what happens as a result (effect).

Today, we’ll cover key conjunctions and phrases used for cause and effect and practice constructing sentences and paragraphs that clearly show these relationships.

➧ because
➧ due to
➧ as a result
➧ therefore
➧ since
➧ consequently

Understanding how to link ideas through cause and effect is crucial in both writing and speaking, especially when explaining reasons and consequences.

Because
➧ I was late because the bus broke down.

Due to
➧ The meeting was canceled due to the CEO's absence.

As a result
➧ The project was delayed as a result of insufficient resources.

Therefore
➧ The weather was bad; therefore, the flight was postponed.

Since
➧ Since it was raining, we stayed indoors.

Consequently
➧ The company lost its major client; consequently, profits dropped significantly.