Transitional Expressions for Cause & EffectTo Show CausesTo Show Effects

the first cause (second, third)

the first reason (second, third)

yet another factor

because

is caused by

results from

since

due to

one important effect

another result

a third outcome

as a result

consequently

then, next, therefore, thus, so, but

for this reason

otherwise

Useful words and expressions

Because

Obviously the word you will use most is because but there are some useful variations.

Notes

1. because , as a resultand as a consequence are used with a verb and because of,as a result of and as a consequence of with a noun

2. some people believe you shouldnt start sentences with because. This is rubbish but in the exam it may be sensible not to do it

3. due to is normally used with negative situations and thanks to with positive situationsCause verbs

A useful variation is to use because as a verb. Here are the 3 main variations

Notes: you cause something to happen butit results in something happeningOther related verbs

These verbs can also sometimes be used to describe cause and effect

Notes: please note the spelling of affect as a verb and do not confuse it with effect the noun. Just to confuse you, the pronunciation is identicalNouns

The essential nouns are of course cause and effect but there are alternatives here;

Notes: you talk about the cause of something but the reason for it