Saturday, January 16, 2021

CAUSE AND EFFECT


 

Assalamu'alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuh.

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In this blog I will submit an article about Cause And Effect. I will provide a dialogue video about Cause And Effect that I practice with my friend named Lutfi Kharisma.

 

CAUSE AND EFFECT

 



 

A conjunction that states a cause

The following conjunctions are conjunctions used to denote a cause. Each conjunction has a different rule of use. Check out the following explanation.

  • For

For is one of the coordinating conjunctions, or conjunctions used to connect two independent clauses. For is generally used in formal writing.

Example:

Many people are waiting in front of the store, for today is the launching of the newest smartphone.

  • So

So is also a coordinating conjunction. The difference with for, so is more often used in conversation.

Example:

Today the newest smartphone is being launched, so I'm waiting in front of the store.

  • Because

Because is one of the subordingating conjuntions, or conjunctions used to connect independent clause and dependent clause. Because can be used in written form or in conversation.

Example:

We don't have to bring headset for listening test because Mr Rahmat has provided it.

or we can also use because with a pattern like the following:

Because Mr. Rahmat has provided it, we don't have to bring hoodset for listening test

  • Because of

Because of is usually followed by a noun because of itself is a preposition or preposition.

Example:

Because of the rain the English camp is postponed

  • The reason for

The reason for can be defined as the reason why or the cause of. This phrase has a preposition for at the end, so we'd better place the noun after it.

Example:

The reason for land slide in my village is deforestation by illegal miners.

  • On account of

On account of means cause or because this phrase is usually followed by a noun because the word of at the end of the phrase is a preposition.

Example:

The concert is canceled on account of corona virus plague

  • Bring about

Bring about means to cause.

Example:

The news of corona virus brings about panic all over the country

  • Give rise to

Give rise to can be interpreted as a cause to occur, a cause or cause. The word that is written after it is usually a noun.

Example:

Illegal parking lot gave rise to traffic jam in this city

  • Created by

Created by in this context is meaningful by. This means that the phrase serves to show a cause and effect relationship.

Example:

The big crash between truck and bus created by low visibility The hare was thick at that time.

  • Contributed to

Contributed to can be interpreted as a cause.

Example:

Groody and corruption contributed to devastation of this country

  • Led to

Led to means cause.

Example:

The brawl led him to leave his girlfriend forever

  • Due to

Due to is a compound preposition. This means that the word written after it is hanis is a noun or gerund. Due to itself means because, caused or because of. Due to is usually used in formal situations or in writing because it is more formal than because of.

Example

Everybody stays at home due to impending storm

Or we can also write the kaimat using a pattern like the following:

Due to impeding storm, everybody stays at home

  • For this reason

For this reason is meaningful for this reason.

Example:

Eduardo wants to be with his family For this reason he left his job last month.

  • Unless

We can find the meaning of unless in most dictionaries meaning unless or unless.

Example:

You won't pass the exam unless you study hard

The example sentence uses unless as a causal relationship. In that sentence we know that the cause of not passing is if we don't study hard.

 

A conjunction to show the result (Effect)

We will continue to discuss cause and effect uses, functions and examples on the use of conjunctions to show effects. Here are some conjunctions that are often used to show results.

  • As a result

As a result is a phrase that is used to denote the effect of something. We can interpret as a result as a result of.

Example:

Several houses are damaged as a result of earth quake that stroke one hour ago

or we can also use it with a pattern like the following:

Rifki plays online game during work hours as a result, he is suspended

  • Then

We can interpret then in this context as then. That is because then is used as a conjunction to denote the effect.

Example:

Andrea plays truant today then she gets a punishment from her homeroom teacher.

  • Hence

Hence means because of that or because of that. Hence is usually used in formal situations.

Example:

Mr. Smith will go to Papua next week hence, he orders the ticket

  • For this reason

For this reason means for this reason.

Example:

The victims of hit and run keeps increasing, for this reason the police puts surveillance cameras every corner

  • Therefore

The meaning is therefore or therefore commonly used in formal situations and in writing.

Example:

Lisa always gets A on Math tests therefore, she is chosen to represent this school at olympic of math

  • Outcome

In the context of the discussion of maternal causes and effect outcomes, the meaning of consequences.

Example:

The blackout last night was the outcome of the electricity surge at the main power house

  • So

So in this case means so or so. So is more often used in a conversation than in writing.

Example:

the gloomy today, so everyone brings the umbrella.

  • Consequently

Consequently means as a result, therefore or therefore. Just like therefore, consequently is often used in written form and in formal situations.

Example:

He never wears jacket when he drives motorcycle consequently, he is sick.

  • In order to

in order to means in order or so that its use is not much different from so.

Example:

I will come to the seminar early In order to get the front seat.

 

Examples of Cause and Effect

  • We received seven inches of rain in four hours. - The underpass was flooded.
  • I never brush my teeth. - I have 5 cavities.
  • Smoking cigarettes - Lung cancer
  • Many buffalo were killed. - Buffalo almost became extinct.
  • The streets were snow-packed and icy. - Cars needed more time to stop.
  • He broke his arm. - The doctor put it in a cast.
  • The boss was busy. - Her secretary took a message.
  • A basketball player was traveling. - The referee called a penalty.
  • I flipped the light switch on. - The light came on.
  • An oil spill - Many deaths to wildlife
  • Sedentary lifestyle - Childhood obesity

 

Cause and Effect Examples in Sentences

  • When water is heated, the molecules move quickly, therefore the water boils.
  • A tornado blew the roof off the house, and as a result, the family had to find another place to live.
  • Because the alarm was not set, we were late for work.
  • The moon has gravitational pull, consequently the oceans have tides.
  • Since school was canceled, we went to the mall.
  • John made a rude comment, so Elise hit him.
  • When the ocean is extremely polluted, coral reefs die.
  • The meal we ordered was cheaper than expected, so we ordered dessert.
  • Since helium rises, a helium balloon floats.
  • There has been an increase in greenhouse gases, therefore global warming is happening.
  • Betty completed each task perfectly, therefore she was promoted.
  • Some believe dinosaurs died out because a large meteor hit the earth.
  • I had to get the mop since I spilled my juice.
  • Tsunamis happen when tectonic plates shift.


 


 

 

Answers to Exercise pages 79-81


A.  Read the following sentences. Decide if the words in bold are the cause orthe eect. Write cause or eect on the line. Then, underline the "signal" word or phrase.

1.     Early man used weapons because they needed to find food.

Cause: Early man needed to find food.

Effect: They used weapons

2.    The glaciers began to melt; therefore, the and bridge between Asia and North America became flooded.

Cause: The glaciers began to melt.

Effect: The land bridge between Asia and North American became flooded.

3.    Because they wanted to learn about different civilizations that existed, archaeologist studied artifacts.

Cause: Archaeologists wanted to learn about different civilizations that existed.

Effect:  They studied artifacts.

4.    Early man slowly started to grow food, and as result, their lives became easier.

Cause: Early man slowly started to grow food.

Effect:  Their lives became much easier.

5.    My sister was very tired because she stayed up past midnight.

Cause: My sister stayed up past midnight.

Effect: She was very tired.

 

B.  Read the cause, write the eect, then write the complete sentence using signal words. The rst one has been done for you.

1.     Cause: It was very windy.

Eect: All the ights were cancelled.

Sentence: It was very windy; therefore, all the flights were cancelled.

2.    Cause: She ate too much.   

Eect: She threw up

Sentence: She threw up because she ate too much.

3.    Cause: I ran out of money.

Eect: I can't buy some food

Sentence:  I ran out of money, therefore I can't buy some food.

4.    Cause: He is afraid to fly.

Eect: He never goes anywhere far

Sentence: He is afraid to fly; therefore, he never goes anywhere far.

5.    Cause: After the car accident

Eect: She stayed in the hospital for a week.

Sentence: Because of the car accident, she stayed in the hospital for a week.

 

C.  Read the sentences and find th e cause and eect. The rst one has been done for you.

1.     The milk spilled all over the floor, so Jane got a mop and cleaned it up.

Cause: milk spilled

Eect: Jane mopped

2.    Siti has planned a trip to her uncle’s house because she loves her cousins.

Cause: Siti loves her cousins.

Eect: Siti has planned a trip to her uncle's house.

3.    The green house gases trap the heat in the air, so the Earth becomes warmer.

Cause: The green house gases trap the heat in the air

Eect: The Earth becomes warmer.

4.    Because the Sumatran tigers were almost extinct, the Indonesian government declared them as endangered species.

Cause: The Sumatran tigers were almost extinct

Eect: The Indonesian government declared them as endangered species.

5.    Animals are becoming extinct because humans are moving into their habitats.

Cause: Humans are moving into animals' habitats.

Eect: Animals are becoming extinct.

 

D.  Complete the cause and eect transac onal conversaon given below. Use signal words like because, due to, so, therefore, the reason for, then, etc.

A.   This conversaon between two friends i s about the eects of exercise on our body.

Edo: Well, of course I'm doing exercise as I want to bel healthy.

Si: Oh, come one really? I know there's something else. So??

Edo: Ehmm, ..uh... fine, it's due to Carol's hobby. She's so into doing exercise at the gym with attarctive outfit. I feel that I need to accompany her so that none would tease her.

Si: Whoa? That tall Carol, with her glowing body? Hmm, no wonder.

B.    Write a cause and eect conversaon on forest res in Sumatra.

A: Hey, Beto, did you see the news about the forest fire?

B: No, not really. What about it?

A: What about it? Gee, it's in Southern Sumatra, dude. Isn't your brother working there?

B: Yeah, he used to but he ain't there any longer because of his wife's inconvenience living there.

A: Oh, I didn't know that.

B: Well, it's OK. By the way, talking about what you were asking. In that area, I guess, the forest fire is inevitable as there have been many housing estate developer trying to cut down trees and transforming it into a housing estate area or tourist attraction.

A: I see, no wonder that the reason of that fire was because of the intentional burning who was done by one the the neighbours. I saw it from the news.

B:Ah ya, that habit and routine.    


That's the article about Cause And Effect. Enough until this blog this time see you in the next blog.


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