As a result, |
The result of X can be Y |
Due to this, |
One result of X is Y |
X can also be a cause of Y |
Another result of X is Y |
X can be the cause of Y |
X can result in Y |
X often leads to Y |
X is frequently the result of Y |
One cause of Y can be X |
A further issue in X is Y |
Y often contributes to X |
Another effect of X is Y |
One reason for X is often Y |
Another factor in causing X is Y |
X is often caused by Y |
X is often caused by Y |
Yet another effect of X is Y |
More Stuff!
- This website from Hong Kong Polytechnic University has great vocabulary and phrases for your cause and effect essays.
- Dominic Cole’s IELTS BLog (recommended) has activities about cause and effect
- A very helpful PDF file from Istanbul Technical University’s Writing Center with examples of cause and effect essays. Have a look at their other great resources here
- For teachers: OneStopEnglish has great ideas for lesson plans. Here’s one on cause and effect
- Cause and Effect: What happens when Jimmy brings his boa constrictor to the farm – as read by a three-year old
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