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English grammar conjunctive adverbs cause and effect
ENGLISH GRAMMAR CONNECTING WORDS: CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS: CAUSE AND EFFECT English Language learners: This is a 17-slide presentation to help you recognize and use conjunctive adverbs, so you can build stronger sentences. (Created by Rita Zuba Prokopetz / G&R Languages – July, 2013)
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Connecting Words IV
Cause and Effect
Topic: Conjunctive adverbs: cause and effectAudience: English language learnersPrepared by: G&R Languages - July, 2013
sentence sentence
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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
Photo: courtesy of RZPImages: courtesy of ClipArt
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
Work in progress: SlideShare on Connecting Words part V: Sequence
Connecting Words
What can they do for me?Build strong sentencesShow smooth connectionImprove your writing
Conjunctive Adverbs
Cause & effectComparison & contrastSequenceOther connections
Work in progress: SlideShare on Connecting Words part V: Sequence
Connecting Words IV
Cause & Effect
Topic: Conjunctive adverbs: cause and effectAudience: English language learnersPrepared by: G&R Languages - July, 2013