Cause and Effect
Use the language of cause and effect when you are asked to:
- predict an outcome
- analyze how an event or phenomenon occurred
- identify what led to an action or decision
Cause and Effect Words
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Cause and Effect Phrases
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Cause and Effect Sentence Frames
Use the following frames when you draft a paper or prepare to speak:
To Open
_____ had a significant impact on _____.
The major causes of ______ can be traced to ______.
The critical factors which led to _____ were _____.
To Discuss Causes and Effects
Due to ______, _____.
______ contributed to ______ because of ______.
______ happens when ______.
To Support Your Ideas
One cause was _____.
A reason for _____ was _____.
To Close
The end result was _____.
The findings suggest _____.
To Open
_____ had a significant impact on _____.
The major causes of ______ can be traced to ______.
The critical factors which led to _____ were _____.
To Discuss Causes and Effects
Due to ______, _____.
______ contributed to ______ because of ______.
______ happens when ______.
To Support Your Ideas
One cause was _____.
A reason for _____ was _____.
To Close
The end result was _____.
The findings suggest _____.