Section 1 - Coordinators

  • Definition: Words that connect independent clauses to show cause-and-effect relationships.
  • Examples:
    • "For" : "The car wouldn't start, for the battery was dead."
    • "Because"
    • "Since"
    • "As"
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  • Cause Signal Words: Understand PRACTICE
  • Complete the sentences by choosing the appropriate coordinator. Fill in the blanks with the correct option to complete the sentence.

  • The car wouldn't start, ________ the battery was dead.

  • She missed the bus, ________ she overslept.

  • The team lost the match, ________ they lacked proper coordination.

  • The project was delayed, ________ several team members were absent.

  • He excelled in the exam, ________ he had diligently prepared for weeks.

Section 2 - Subordinators

 

  • Definition: Words that introduce dependent clauses to express cause.
  • Examples:
    • "Because"
    • "Since"
    • "As"
    • "Due to"
    • "Because of" : "The event was canceled because of heavy rain in the forecast."
    •  
  • Cause Signal Words: Understand PRACTICE
  • Identify the correct subordinator to complete each sentence.

  • The event was canceled ________ of heavy rain in the forecast.

  • They succeeded ________ they worked together as a team.

  • The company faced financial difficulties ________ the economic downturn.

  • He couldn't concentrate in class ________ he had a severe headache.

  • The tree fell ________ it was weakened by disease.

Section 3 - Result Words

 

  • Definition: Words that indicate the outcome or effect of a cause.
  • Examples:
    • "to Result from"
    • "to be the result of"
    • "as a result of"
    • "Due to"
    • "The effect of"
    • "As a consequence of"
    • "thanks to" : "The project was completed on time, thanks to careful planning and execution."

 

Cause Signal Words: Understand PRACTICE

Complete the sentences using result words. Fill in the blanks with the correct option to complete the sentence.

  1. The traffic was delayed ________ a major accident on the highway.

  2. The new policy was implemented, ________ a significant decrease in energy consumption.

  3. The team celebrated ________ winning the championship.

  4. She suffered injuries ________ a fall during the hiking trip.

  5. The project was completed on time, ________ careful planning and execution.

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