SSP Istanbul, Signal Words Showing Cause and Effect

 

Cow

How

Mow

Tow

Bow

I am going to tow your car. 

I am going to mow my lawn this afternoon. 

I am going to bow for the class.

I wore a bow to class. 

 

Since tomorrow is Saturday, we don’t have class. 

Since today is Friday, we don’t have afternoon classes. 

I can’t come to lunch with you since I have a lot of assignments. 

Due to the fact that it is Friday, we will not have afternoon classes. 

I will never talk to you again due to the fact that you said bad things about me. 

Due to the weather today, I am wearing a jacket. 

Due to your bad behavior, I don’t want to talk to you now. 

Due to the fact that you are my student, I am teaching you. 

I missed five classes.  Consequently, I failed.

I missed five classes.  As a result of this, I failed.

I missed five classes, so I failed. 

I missed five classes.  Therefore, I failed. 

 

Since I have a lot of classes these days, I’m often so busy.

Due to the fact that I have a lot of homework this weekend, I can’t go out too much. 

The weather is getting colder here.  As a result of this, I have to go shopping for warmer clothing.

 

 

1.      Since/Due to the fact that/Because there is a big sale on clothing at my favorite store, I am going shopping this weekend.

 

2.      I didn’t pay attention during my English classes. Consequently/Therefore/As a result (of this), I still struggle with my English.

 

3.      Since/Because/Due to the fact that it is cold, I think I’ll stay inside this weekend. 

 

I am tired today.   Therefore, I will rest early.

Since I am hungry now, I will grab a bit to eat somewhere.

Due to the fact that I am in class, I can’t travel somewhere right now.

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