Linking words Cause and Effect
Effects Linking words Cause
Lung cancer is increasing due to increased smoking rates
Absenteeism has decreased because of improved work ethic.
Devastating floods happen as a result of heavy rainfall
Some students fail due to poor work ethic
Child obesity has increased because of junk food advertising
Cyber bullying has increased as a result of social networking sights
Interest rates have fallen because of the GFC.
Cause Linking words Effect
More people are smoking consequently lung cancer is increasing
Work ethic has improved as a result absenteeism has decreased
Some countries have heavy rainfall as a consequence devastating floods happen
Many students have a poor work ethic thus some students fail
Junk food advertising has increased therefore child obesity has increased
Social network sites are very popular consequently cyber bullying has increased
The world economy is in recession as a result Interest rates have fallen
Complete the table with your own ideas:
Effect Linking words Cause
People are living longer
Young people have weak social skills
Most students live in the outer suburbs
Hybrid cars are increasingly popular
Cities are getting bigger
Many people die on the road
Cause Linking words Effect
Australia has many good universities
Thailand has many beautiful beaches
America invaded Iraq
Australia has a warm climate
The student watched a lot of TV
Many students own iPhones