ENGLISH LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS: Expressing cause and effect

Expressing cause and effect

As a consequence

The weather is unpredictable in the south of Asia. As a consequence, people

need to be always on the alert for flooding, hurricanes, and monsoons.

Therefore

The road here is slippery. Therefore, you should be more careful.

Since

Since you 're interested in sociology, why don't you read this book by

Bourdieu, then?

As a result ( of )

Several flights have been called off this winter as a result of bad weather

conditions.

Due to

Many air crashes happen due to miscommunication between pilots and air

traffic controllers.

Because of ( this )

Because of the strong turbulence, aircraft passengers were told to fasten

their seatbelts.

For this reason

Consequently

Lead to

Lack of sleep, while driving, can lead to many driving errors.

Result in

Caused by

Result from

Be responsible for

The police have not determined yet who was responsible for the accident.

Arise from

Be the leading cause of

Poor road infrastructure is the leading cause of car accidents.

The old lady has tripped over a stone. As a result, she has cut her head very

badly.

Excessive alcohol consumption is reported to be the leading cause of car

accidents