Cause and Effect Linking Words

Front

Word meaning 'brings about a result; influence or source'

Back

Cause

Front

Fill in the blank: "The protagonist was enraged _____ her brother grabbed the last slice of cake."

Back

Because

Front

Meaning of 'therefore'?

Back

'For the reason that; as a result'.

Front

Fill in the blank: "The suspense in the story is high _____ the ominous setting"

Back

Due to

Front

A cause or explanation?

Back

Reason

Front

Fill in the blank: "_____ I saw the basketball flying through the air, I ducked!"

Back

Since

Front

Define "Effect"

Back

"Result or consequence"

Front

Fill in the blank: "You must have a good _____ to come to class late!"

Back

Reason

Front

In life, causes happen _____ effects

Back

Only before

Front

Effect of: "Because he was so tall, he hit his head on every doorframe."

Back

He hit his head.