Lesson 17 Title: Expressing Cause and Effect
Subtitle: Lesson 17
Presented by: Fatima
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Introduction to Cause and Effect

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

Common conjunctions and phrases:
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.

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

Let’s explore some of the most commonly used conjunctions and phrases for expressing cause and effect.

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.

Try to complete each sentence using the appropriate cause and effect phrases.

1. The traffic was heavy, _______ we arrived late.

2. The product failed in the market _______ poor marketing strategies.

3. He studied hard for the exam, _______ he scored the highest marks in the class.

4. _______ the new policy, employees are now more motivated.

5. The project was completed ahead of schedule _______ effective time management.

That’s all for today!

We will continue learning more in our next class.

Goodbye!