I. Meaning of Cause and Effect
Cause: the reason why something happened
Effect: the result of what happened
II. Structures of Cause and Effect
- Topic sentence
- Supporting details
- Concluding sentence
III. Social Function
To explain reasons why something happened and the result of what happened logically
IV. Language Features and Example
They bully him because they want to show their dominance
REASON: They want to show their dominance
RESULT: They bully him
Mike is the new kid at the school, so they want to show who the boss is.
REASON: Mike is the new kid at the school
RESULT: They want to show who the boss is
2. The use of 'because' and 'because of'
We will be closed tomorrow because it is the starting day of social distancing period.
3. The use of 'due to'
We will study from home tomorrow due to a wider spread of Corona virus.
4. The use of 'as'
The agency has lowered the tour price as the hotel gives a special discount to our group.
5. The use of' since'
Our meeting was longer than usual since we had to discuss the class meeting programs.
6. The use of 'Therefore/Consequently.'
Covid 19 has been widespreading across the area. Therefore, schools have been temporarily closed.
V. Exercise
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