CONNECTORS OF CAUSE AND EFFECT

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In English, we use several different words to show cause and effect. Examples are: for, because, as, since, therefore, hence, as a result, consequently, due to, because of, as a result of. The Connectors can be used to show contrast, purpose, sequence, etc. 
One of the best ways to improve your writing style is to use sentence connectors. Sentence connectors are used to express relationships between ideas and to combine sentences.
The use of these connectors will add sophistication to your writing style.

Sentence connectors can do more than show cause and result. 
  • Because, as, since, though, and others are followed by an adjunct clause expressing reason/cause. The cause-clause may be placed before or after the effect-clause.
  • Consequently (adverb) and as a result (prepositional phrase) are connectives that transition the reader from the idea expressed in one clause to the idea expressed in the next clause. These connectives are followed by a clause expressing the effect of situation stated in the clause before it. A comma separates the adverb from the clause. 
  • Transitions connect ideas between two sentences. They are used commonly in formal writing but rarely in spoken English. The transitions therefore and consequently mean “as a result.” They occur in the second of two related sentences and can have a variety of positions within the second sentence. Compare the following examples, which all have the same meaning:





Examples

  • High level positions are at times rather stressful. Therefore, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient.
  • Susan enjoyed spending her free time at the theater. As a result, she decided to take a vacation in London in order to attend plays.
  • The rent has increased drastically over the past two years. Consequently, we've decided to move to a less expensive city.
  • Due to the stressful nature of high level positions, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient.
  • Albert left work early because of his appointment with his doctor.
  • Many students spend two or more hours playing video games each day. As a result of, their grades suffer and they sometimes need to repeat classes. 
  • Since high level positions are at times rather stressful, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient.
  • I've decided to go back to school because I've always wanted to study philosophy.
  • As the meeting began late, the CEO went directly to his presentation on last quarter's sales.
  • As he hasn’t arrived yet, we will have to go without him.

  • He hasn’t arrived yet, so we will have to go without him.
  • The poor parents could not support the baby. Therefore they sent him to an orphanage.
  • We had to cancel the trip due to my daughter’s illness.
  • Owing to bad weather the match was cancelled.
  • We had to cancel the match because of bad weather.
  • I was late owing to the fact that the train broke down.
  • The police arrested him because he broke into a bank.
  • The police arrested him since he broke into a bank.
  • She can't read the letter as she is illiterate.
  • He can't run fast for he is too fat.
  • Owing to his intelligence, he managed to solve the problem.
  • Due to the bad weather, they didn't go for a picnic.




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