Important Connectors

Addition (‫)תוספת‬:
In addition
Moreover, furthermore
Also -
Too -
as well as –
first, second, third...finally
Not only...but also
Some…others

Cause (‫)סיבה‬:
Because –
Because of -
Since
As a result of –
caused by –
due to –

Result (‫)תוצאה‬:
So -
Therefore -
As a result –
Consequently –
lead to/led to –
caused –

Time (‫)זמן‬:
While –
During -
Finally -
Since –
until –
recently –
next –
then -
Following –

Example (‫)דוגמא‬:
For example -
For instance -
Such as –
in one case –

Contrast (‫)ניגוד‬:
in contrast –
but, yet, however –
although, even though –
despite, in spite of –
while, whereas
nevertheless –
instead –
rather (than) –

Comparison (‫)השוואה‬:
like –
just like –
similar, similarly, similar to –
in comparison, -
both –

Purpose
In order to

Restatement
In other words - That is -

CONNECTORS – CAUSE AND EFFECT

EXAMPLE:
Shoes with high heels can cause foot problems.
What is the cause of foot problems? Shoes with high heels.
What is the effect of shoes with high heels? Foot problems.
What are the signal words? can cause

Exercise 48
Find the cause and the effect in each sentence. Underline the signal words.
1. Exercise can make you hungry and thirsty.
Cause _________________________ Effect ________________________
2. Many car accidents happen because of ice and snow on the road.
Cause _________________________ Effect ________________________
3. Bad food and not enough sleep are two reasons for poor health.
Cause _________________________ Effect ________________________
4. Many doctors today believe that smoking cigarettes may lead to cancer.
Cause _________________________ Effect ________________________
5. Some people become nervous because of drinking coffee.
Cause _________________________ Effect ________________________
6. Many fires in homes are due to careless smokers.
Cause _________________________ Effect ________________________
7. Heart disease is sometimes the result of eating too much.
Cause _________________________ Effect ________________________
8. Very bright sunlight can cause your eyes to hurt.
Cause _________________________ Effect ________________________
9. High insurance costs are one result of car accidents.
Cause _________________________ Effect ________________________
10. Serious family problems can cause illness.
Cause _________________________ Effect ________________________

Because So Cause
Because of As a result Lead to
Since That’s why make
As – ‫ בגלל ש‬,‫ כמו‬,‫ כש‬,‫כ‬ Therefore Result in
For – ‫ בגלל ש‬,‫בשביל‬ Consequently Result from
As a result of Thus
Due to Hence
Owing to

Exercise 50
Read the following sentences. Circle the connectives (markers) of cause and result.
Underline the cause once and the result twice.
1. According to recent research, lack of sunshine in winter leads to various forms of
depression.
2. Due to unfavorable weather conditions, the flight was canceled.
3. Most teenagers like listening to loud music. As the noise often disturbs others, many listen
to music through headphones. This can cause permanent deafness.
4. It has become dangerous to eat sea food in many areas of the world since the water is
polluted by various poisonous materials.