Cause And Effect Paragraph

Allister Ching

Cause and Effect Paragraphs Cause/effect paragraphs generally follow basic paragraph format. That is, they begin with a topic sentence and this sentence is followed by specific supporting details. Cause and Effect Conjunctions since

as a result

because of + noun phrase

because

therefore

due to + noun phrase

consequently

for this reason

so

examples: Sally closed the window because the weather outside was cold. Because the weather outside was cold, Sally closed the window. The weather was warm, so Jim turned on the air conditioner. The weather was cold; therefore, Sally closed the window. The weather was cold. Therefore, Sally put on her coat. The weather was cold. Consequently, Sally put on her scarf. A blizzard hit the town. As a result, the schools were closed.

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