Allister Ching

Cause and Effect Paragraphs

Cause/effect paragraphs generally follow basic paragraph format.
That is, they begin with a topic sentence and this sentence is
followed by specific supporting details.

Cause and Effect Conjunctions

since as a result because of + noun

phrase
because therefore due to + noun
phrase
consequently for this reason so

examples:

Sally closed the window because the weather outside was cold.

Because the weather outside was cold, Sally closed the window.

The weather was warm, so Jim turned on the air conditioner.

The weather was cold; therefore, Sally closed the window.

The weather was cold. Therefore, Sally put on her coat.
The weather was cold. Consequently, Sally put on her scarf.
A blizzard hit the town. As a result, the schools were closed.

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