English Connecting Words (Causa y Efecto)

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Topic: Conjunctive adverbs: cause and effect

Audience: English language learners


Prepared by: G&R Languages - July, 2013

Connecting Words IV

Cause and Effect


So that / For this reason / As a consequence

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Topic: English Grammar: cause and effect
Audience: English language learners
Prepared by: G&R Languages - July, 2013

Cause and Effect

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

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Cause

“Signal’ Expressions
For
As
Since
Because
Cause

More “signal” words


As a result of
Resulted from
Due 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” Expressions
Therefore
Thus
Asa consequence
Consequently
Effect

More “signal” words


The reason for
The cause of
Will result in
Have 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 sentences
 Provide a smooth read
Connecting Words

What is their purpose?


 Comparison & contrast
 Cause & effect
 Sequence

Work in progress: SlideShare on Connecting Words part V: Sequence


Connecting Words
What can they do for me?
 Build strong sentences
 Show smooth connection
 Improve your writing
Conjunctive Adverbs
 Cause & effect
 Comparison & contrast
 Sequence
 Other connections

Work in progress: SlideShare on Connecting Words part V: Sequence


Topic: Conjunctive adverbs: cause and effect
Audience: English language learners
Prepared by: G&R Languages - July, 2013

Connecting Words IV

Cause & Effect


Reasons and results

Photo: courtesy of RZP


Images: courtesy of ClipArt

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