CAUSE AND EFFECT

EXPLAINING CAUSES
This is a result of It can be attributed to This is because of This is largely due to This contributed to A second factor was This was brought about as a result of The main cause is/was This is strongly is influenced by This is the reason for

DESCRIBING EFFECTS
Therefore... As a consequence As a result, we will have to Because of the increase in cases It could lead to It may result in ...will be a direct result. This could provoke This may cause Consequently we will have changes This will affect (how things work). This will bring about a major upheaval in (how we operate).

ADVERB CLAUSES
Because: He works a lot of overtime because his rent is so expensive Since: They had to leave early since their train left at 8.30. As long as: As long as you have the time, why don't you come for lunch? As: As the test is difficult, you had better get some sleep. Due to the fact that: We will be staying for an extra week due to the fact that we havent finished yet.