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REASON Transition / Linking Phrase RESULT

Therefore,
As a consequence,
Consequently,
As a result,
Children are eating more obesity is becoming a major
unhealthy food. Hence, problem.
Thus,
Because of this,
For this reason,

RESULT Subordinating Conjunction REASON

as
Obesity is becoming a major children are eating more
problem. since unhealthy food.
because

Subordinating Conjunction REASON RESULT

As
children are eating more obesity is becoming a major
Since unhealthy food, problem.
Because

Verbs can also be used to show cause-effect relationships. If the result is placed first, then the
passive is used.

REASON Verb (active) RESULT

leads to
A high consumption of fast obesity in children.
foods results in
causes

RESULT Verb (passive) REASON

is a result of
Obesity in children a high consumption of fast
is a consequence of
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foods
is caused by
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