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The language of cause and effect is critical to IELTS – both in writing and speaking. The reason for this is that it helps answers the question “Why?” and allows you to give an extended and coherent answer. This post gives you some basic variations to try.
Because
Obviously the word you will use most is “because” but there are some useful variations.
notes
“because” , ‘as a result”and “as a consequence” are used with a verb and “because of”,”as a result of” and “as a consequence of” with a noun
some people believe you shouldn’t start sentences with “because”. This is rubbish but in the exam it may be sensible not to do it
“due to” is normally used with negative situations and “thanks to” with positive situations
Cause verbs
A useful variation is to use “because” as a verb. Here are the 3 main variations
notes
you cause something to happen but it results in something happening
Other related verbs
These verbs can also sometimes be used to describe cause and effect
notes
please note the spelling of “affect” as a verb and do not confuse it with “effect” the noun. Just to confuse you, the pronunciation is identical
Nouns
The essential nouns are of course “cause” and “effect’ but there are alternatives here;
notes
you talk about the cause of something but the reason for it