Study the following text!

Example A

In this paragraph look for one cause and several effects.

A cold winter causes serious problems in Florida. It has a bad effect on farming. The farmers
there grow a lot of oranges. Very cold weather can cause orange trees to die. Cold weather also results
fewer tourits. There are many hotels and vacation places in Florida. These places are in trouble if there
are fewer tourits. And finally, very cold weather can cause health problems. Many people do not have
heatings in their homes. So they can become ill from the cold.

Topic : The effects of cold weather in Florida.

Cause Signals Effects

Cold weather causes serious problems
can cause orange trees to die
results in fewer tourists
can cause health problems

Example B

In this paragraph, look for some causes and one effect. The signals are underlined!

There are many different causes of car accidents in the United States. Sometimes accidents are
caused by bad weather. Ice and snow can make roads very dangerous. Accidents also can result from
problems with the car. Even a small problem like a flat tire can be serious. Bad roads are another cause of
accident. Some accidents happen because the driver falls asleep. And finally, some accidents are caused
by drinking too much alcohol. In fact, this is one of the most important causes of accident.

Topic : The cause of car accident in the United States

Effect Signals Causes

Car accidents are caused by bad weather
results from car problems
cause of bad roads
because driver falls asleep
are caused by drinking alcohol

Some Cause and Effect Signal Words are :

because results in is a cause of is the result of

because of can make had an effect on is the reason for

lead to causes effects owing to

can help can stop due to

Exercise 1

Find the cause and effect in each sentence. Also, state the signal words! Do as the example!

Shoes with high heel can cause foot problems.

Cause : shoes with high heels
Effect : foot problems

1. Exercise can make you hungry and thirsty.

Cause:
Effect:
2. Many car accidents happen because of ice and snow on the road.
Cause:
Effect:
 3. Bad food and not enough sleep are two reasons for bad health.
Cause:
Effect:
4. Many doctors today believe that smoking cigarettes may lead to cancer.
Cause:
Effect:
5. Some people become nervous because of drinking alcohol.
Cause:
Effect:
6. Many fires in homes are due to careless smokers.
Cause:
Effect:
7. Heart disease is sometime the result of eating too much.
Cause:
Effect:
8. Very bright sunlight can cause your eyes to hurt.
Cause:
Effect:
9. High insurance costs aare one result of car accident.
Cause:
Effect:
10. Serious family problems can cause illness.
Cause:
Effect:

Exercise 2:
State whether they apply because or because of!

1. The president resigned from his duty ____ health problems.

2. ______ his lack of courage, Nathan didn't participate in the competition.
3. I prefer driving_______ I am afraid of flying.
4. I had to take the bus ______ my car broke down.
5. ______I lost mine, I am going to ask my friend if I can borrow his calculator for the tomorrows
exam.
6. It was difficult for me to get a loan _______ my unstable employment.
7. _______ its facilities serve the public very well, this hotel is highly rated.
8. I am not allowed into the club _______ I am not 21 years old yet.
9. All the flights were cancelled ____ the harsh weather conditions.
10. We see each other everyday ______ we are in the same class.

Exercise 3:
Do as instructed!

1. Select the sentence which is NOT correct.

A. We had to cancel the picnic because of the rain.
B. We had to cancel the picnic because the rain.
C. We had to cancel the picnic due to the rain.
D. We had to cancel the picnic since it rained.

2. Select the sentence which is NOT correct.

A. Since we have already eaten, we don't need to stop and eat now.
B. Because we have already eaten, we don't need to stop and eat now.
C. Due to we have already eaten, we don't need to stop and eat now.
D. As we have already eaten, we don't need to stop and eat now.

3. Select the sentence which is NOT correct.

A. Due to he got up late, he missed the bus.
B. He missed the bus because he got up late.
C. Because he got up late, he missed the bus
D. Since he got up late, he missed the bus.

4. Select the sentence which is NOT correct.

 A. You won't need to buy a car when you move to Puebla since there is adequate public
transportation.
B. You won't need to buy a car when you move to Puebla because there is adequate public
transportation.
C. Since there is adequate public transportation in Puebla, you won't need to buy a car when you
move there.
D. You won't need to buy a car when you move to Puebla because of there is adequate public
transportation

5. Select the sentence which is NOT correct.

A. Due to the fact that he always pays his rent late, he has a bad credit rating.
B. Since that he always pays his rent late, he has a bad credit rating.
C. Because he always pays his rent late, he has a bad credit rating.
D. He has a bad credit rating due to the fact that he always pays his rent late

6. Select the sentence which is NOT correct.

A. Traffic on I35 got backed up almost three miles due to an accident.
B. Traffic on I35 got backed up almost three miles because of an accident.
C. Traffic on I35 got backed up almost three miles since an accident.
D. Traffic on I35 got backed up almost three miles because there was an accident.

7. Select the sentence which is NOT correct.

A. He had to stay home because of the flu.
B. He had to stay home because the flu.
C. Because he had the flu, he had to stay home.
D. He had to stay home since he had the flu.

8. Select the sentence which is NOT correct.

A. Due to the fact that that everyone has to buy food, the grocery industry offers stable
employment.
B. The grocery industry offers stable employment due to that everyone has to buy food.
C. The grocery industry offers stable employment because everyone has to buy food.
D. The grocery industry offers stable employment since everyone has to buy food.