Cause and Effect

Front

Due to bad weather, we cancelled the trip.

Back

Because of

Front

She couldn't walk ...... she had broken her leg.

Back

Because

Front

George was hungry after skipping lunch.

Back

George was hungry.

Front

Cause: She ate too much. Effect: She got stomach ache. A good sentence using signal words:

Back

Because she ate too much, she got stomachache.

Front

Peter walked quickly down a dark street. A dog howled.

Back

Peter walked even faster after that.

Front

Erin's car had a flat tire, so she called a tow truck. Cause?

Back

Erin's car had a flat tire.

Front

They stayed inside ....... it was raining

Back

since

Front

Cause of being late: "I was late to school today, because my alarm didn't go off."

Back

My alarm didn't go off

Front

Forest fires can start from natural events like lightning strikes, especially in dry conditions. These fires can threaten homes and businesses, forcing evacuations.

Back

a lightning strike

Front

Cause of Colds: The common cold is caused by a virus that travels through the air into the nose.

Back

The common cold is caused by a virus, which travels through the air into the nose.