English Project: Cause and Effect

Cause And Effect

Hellow everybody meets my blog again in this second semester, this time I'll explain about cause and effect. let's see the explanation

Definition of cause and effect

Cause and effect text is a type of paragraph that contains the author's analysis of cause and effect. This paragraph begins with the causes which are outlined at the beginning of the sentence and is then drawn to a general conclusion which is the result of the described causes.

This cause and effect paragraph model is often used in writing essays and text explanations. This is because this model is considered to have a clear and structured flow of ideas, so that readers can easily understand it when reading it.

Generic Structure

The cause and effect paragraph has the following structure or generic structure:

1. Have a main idea on the topic of sentences that will be covered in the whole paragraph.

2. Have supporting details or supporting sentences in the form of causes.

3. End with a concluding sentence or a conclusion in the form of a result.

Language Form

The cause and effect paragraph has the following style.

1. Using tenses that are dependent on the context of the time in a sentence, in other words, can be the past tense, present tense, or future tense.

2. Many use verbs or verbs in active and passive sentences.

3. Using transitions such as due to, because, consequently, as a result , and causes .

4. Using third person point of view.

Example of cause and effect sentences

Because

Because it is raining, she just stay at home.
( Because it was raining , he just stayed home)
Momo went to bed because she was sleepy .
(Momo goes to sleep because he is sleepy)
Momo failed in her test because she didn't study.
(Momo failed his test because he didn't study )

Because of

Because of you, I'm happy.
( Because of you, I'm happy)
We were bored because of the speech.
( We're tired of the speech )
People can get sick because of germs.
( people can get sick because the germs )

As a result of

The flight was delayed as a result of fog.
( Flight delayed as a result of fog )
Her hair started falling out as a result of radiation treatment.
( Her hair started to fall out as a result of radiation treatment )
The flood came as a result of the heavy rains.
( The Flood came as a result of heavy rains )

On account of

The President declined to deliver the speech himself, on account of a sore throat.
(The president refuses to deliver the speech himself, on account of sore throat )
A newly-married couple, he thought, on account of their walking so close together.
( A Newly married couple, he thought, on account of their walked so close )

Due to

He was absence due to his illness.
(He was absent because of his illness )
Due to a lot of job, my father comes home late tonight.
( Due to the piling up of tasks, my father came home late tonight)
The old man was lost his foot, due to car accident.
(The old man lost his leg, in a car accident)
Due to the lack of water, my flowers don't grow well.
( Due to lack of water, my flowers don't grow well)

Thanks to

Thanks to his hard work, he is now a very successful businessman.
( Thanks to his hard work, he is now a very successful entrepreneur)
She was able to go to college thanks for the scholarship.
(He was able to study thanks to a scholarship )
Thanks to the win, we soon reached the island.
( Thanks to the wind, we will soon arrive at the island)

She can't read the letter as she is illiterate.
(She can't read letters as he is illiterate )
As she saw her father, she suddenly smiling.
( As she saw his father, he suddenly smiles )
She deserved to get it , as what she already did .
(She deserves it, as what he has done)

Since

Momo started screaming since she saw an ufo in the air.
( Momo started screaming since I a saw ufo in the air )
The police arrested him since he robed in the bank.
( The police arrested him since he robed in the bank)
Since his father told him so , he went abroad .
( Since his father said like that, he went wandering)

So that

She did it so that you realize your fault.
(She did it so that you would realize your fault)
I buy you a phone so that you can communicate with me.
(I buy you a phone so that you can communicate with me)

As a result

He always saves all his earnings . As a result , his big luxury uphill mansion .
(He always saved all his income. As a result , a large and magnificent castle on top of his cliff)
That old man always talks nonsense . As a result , the resident call him 'Shitty' .
(The old man always talks nonsense. As a result , the residents call him a 'liar')

Consequently

He was a street racer back in that day , consequently , his broken legs .
(He was a street racer at the time, consequently , a broken leg)
He didn't study , consequently, he got the bad scores.
(He doesn't study, consequently , he gets bad grades)

Hence

He wants to take a leak . Hence , he looks so hurry .
(He wants to take a leak. hence, he looks very rushed)
She was starved . Hence , she was pale .
(she was starved . hence, he was pale)

For this reason

He can play that game in days without doing anything else . For this reason , I call him 'maniac' .
(He is able to play this game for days without doing anything. For this reason , I call him a 'maniac')
My grandfather always hugs me so hard . For this reason , I always hide when he comes to my place .
(My grandfather always hugged me tightly. For this reason , I always hide when he comes to my place)
He always helps people around him who are in trouble. For this reason, I secretly like him.
(He always helps those around him who are in trouble. For this reason , I secretly like him)

Momo was allowed to eat cookies for dessert so she was happy.
(Momo is allowed to eat cookies for dessert so he's happy)
She ate too much this morning , so she fell asleep in the afternoon .
(He ate too much this morning , so he fell asleep in the afternoon)
He forgot to lock the door , so the burglar could go in easily .
(He forgot to lock the door, so the bulglar could go in easily)

Therefore

They never argued about my decisions . Therefore , we always ended up as a great team .
(They never complain about my decisions. therefore, we always end up as a good team)
They play football all day. Therefore, they feel tired.
(They play football all day. Therefore , they feel tired)
My brother takes a study in New York. Therefore, he needs a passport.
(My brother is studying in New York. Therefore , he needs a passport)

Example of a Cause and Effect Paragraph

Paragraph Cause and Effect 1

Drought which is happened this year is very long. Even, in the last two month almost there was no rain. Moreover, with the very hot weather makes surface of the soil is cracked and dry and causes the dust is flying away. In addition, the water that is stored in the irrigation couldn't be found anymore, so that there is no water which is flowing the farmers' rice. As a result, they suffered a failure in harvesting because the rice they planted is failed to grow caused by this drought.

Paragraph Cause and Effect 2

Alcoholic drinking is very dangerous for our health. There are lot of problems caused by this dangerous fluid. First, it can cause a swell in our liver. This is because it can trigger the liver to work extra hard filtering the fluid in our body, so that, the liver becomes swollen because it contains so much fluid. Secondly, alcoholic drinking damages the human brain. It will decrease the function of alcohol addict's brain, increasing the risk of depression and frustration. If this happens, there will be a change in behavior on the alcoholic, even they can be mad. Then, alcohol also decreases the functions of our senses. One is our eye is absolutely can be blind because of alcohol. In addition, this drink can also speed up menopause in women because it decreases the function of reproductive organs in women, so that they will get menopause sooner than the period in general. Last, it is also able to cause defects in the fetus. Alcohol that comes into the body of pregnant women also has an impact on their baby, so that they will be born with disabilities. Therefore, the circulation of alcoholic drinking is prohibited in Indonesia because it causes several dangerous diseases to the body.

Example of Application of Cause-Effect in Sentences

As mentioned in the previous paragraph, cause-effect is often found in various sentences.

The four sample sentences listed in this article are some of the examples we can learn from.

In order for example sentences to be more effective to learn, we will not only learn from the Indonesian meaning, which is available in each of the example sentences in this article. We also learn to identify the cause-effect of the bold and conjunctions of the existing underscore .

After listening to each of the example sentences below, we will also benefit from further explanation of the cause-effect of each of the example sentences below:

1. Because he got stomachache , he didn't attend the exam .

Explanation: “ Because ” in this first example sentence is a “special case” conjunction, because it is placed at the beginning. This conjunction connects " he got stomachache " as the effect of the cause , which is " he didn't attend the exam "

2. I'm full , so , I don't eat anymore

Explanation: From this example sentence, we know " I'm full " as the effect , while " I don't eat anymore " is the cause . The cause-effect conjunction in this second example sentence is “ so ”

3. The timer will start when every guest have come in

Explanation: The conjunction " when " in the example of the third sentence is used to relate " the timer will start ", namely the cause , and " every guest have come in ", namely the effect .

4. I need to improve my knowledge ; therefore , I want to study that subject

Explanation: “ Therefore ” as a cause-effect conjunction in this example sentence is unique, considering that if it is in the middle of a sentence, “ therefore ” is separated by a semicolon (;).

In terms of this example sentence, " therefore " connects " I need to improve my knowledge " as an effect , and " I want to study that subject " as a cause .

Examples of cause effect sentences and their bold clue words

1. Cause : because you help me

Effect : so I can finish my task faster

2. Cause : because he has started getting trouble to see far objects

Effect : so his mom takes him to the doctor

3. Cause : Her mom gave the cat away because it kept starching on the sofa

Effect : Joy made a rude comment, so Elise hit him

4. Cause : covid-19 has hit the economy because it deals with people’s willingness to move around and conduct the activities

Effect : so the risk would be in the real economy

5. Cause : because the alarm was not set

Effect : so we were late for work

To better understand it, please watch the video below

The readers can also see the video that I have made

Dialogue about Cause and Effect

Valent : How was your holiday, Yuli?

Yuli : It was very fun. It was the best holiday i ever did

Valent : Where did you go ?

Yuli : I went to bali. It was my first time i went there

Valent : What were you doing there ?

Yuli : I visited some destinations like Kuta beach, Uluwatu, Tanah Lot, tanjong Benoa, Art Market and the others destinations

Valent : Did you visit kuta beach ? i ever visited kuta beach when i was in junior high school. I love the beach because it was very clean, so the sunset there was very beautiful.

Yuli : I agree with you. I had a great time with my family at kuta beach

Conclusion :

From dialogue above that there is cause and effect sentences. Which is contained in the sentences :

Cause : I love the beach because it was very clean

Effect : so the sunset there was very beautiful

My Video

This is my video about dialogue cause and effect