USING ADVERB CLAUSES TO SHOW CAUSE AND EFFECT

USING ADVERB CLAUSES TO SHOW CAUSE AND EFFECT RELATIONS English Department 1

Because he was sleepy, he went to bed. English Department 2

He went to bed because he was sleepy. English Department 3

Since he's not interested in classical music, he decided not to go to the concert. English Department 4

Now that the semester is finished, I'm going to rest a few days and then take a trip. English Department 5

As she had nothing in particular to do, she called up a friend asked her if she wanted to take in a movie. English Department 6

As long as (So long as) you're not busy, could you help me with this work? English Department 7

Inasmuch as the two government leaders could not reach an agreement, English Department 8

the possibilities for peace are still remote. English Department 9

USING PREPOSITIONS TO SHOW CAUSE AND EFFECT: BECAUSE OF AND DUE TO English Department 10

Because the weather was cold, we stayed home. English Department 11

Because of the cold weather, we stayed home. English Department 12

Due to the cold weather, we stayed home. English Department 13

Due to the fact that the weather was cold, we stayed home. English Department 14

We stayed home because of the cold weather. English Department 15

We stayed home due to the cold weather. English Department 16

We stayed home due to the fact that the weather was cold. English Department 17

USING TRANSITIONS TO SHOW CAUSE AND EFFECT: THEREFORE AND CONSEQUENTLY English Department 18

Al failed the test because he didn’t study. English Department 19

Al didn’t study. Therefore, he failed the test. English Department 20

Al didn’t study. Consequently, he failed the test. English Department 21

Al didn’t study. Therefore, he failed the test. English Department 22

Al didn’t study. He, therefore, failed the test. English Department 23

Al didn’t study. He failed the test, therefore. English Department 24

Position of a Transition: English Department 25

Transition + S + V (+ rest of sentence) English Department 26

S + transition + V (+ rest of sentence) English Department 27

S + V (+ rest of sentence) + transition English Department 28

Al didn’t study, so he failed the test. English Department 29