cause & Effect statements

------------- the hot weather, we couldn’t go out.

• because of

• because

• as

All the flights were cancelled --------------------------------------- the storm was severe.

• because

• because of

• as a result of

Sea creatures are dying ---------------------------------- the plastic pollution in the oceans.

• because of

• as

• because

The bag is so heavy --------------------------- he can’t carry it.

• because

• therefore

• as

------------------- melting ice, the sea level is higher.

• One effect of

• As a result

• Because

The coral reefs are dying -------------------------- the rise in ocean temperatures.

• because of

• due to

• as a result of

The roads were closed -------------------------- the heavy snowfall.

• because

• therefore

• as a result

------------------- the increase in pollution, many species are becoming endangered.

• Due to

• Because

• Therefore

------------------- the rising temperatures, glaciers are melting at an alarming rate.

• As a result of

• Because of

• Due to

Many rivers are drying up -------------------------- climate change.

• because of

• due to

• as a result of