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Cause and effect linkers.

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Paul ate too much. He felt ill. (Result)

As a result of eating too much, Paul felt ill.

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Olivia didn't study for the test at all. Consequently, she did very badly. (Because)

Because Olivia hadn't studied for the test at all, she did very badly.

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The weather was bad so the race was cancelled. (due)

Due to the bad weather, the race was cancelled.

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Jack had a bad cold. He didn't go to school. (result)

Jack didn't go to school as a result of his/a bad cold.

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The police received some information and arrested the man. (result)

As a result of some information they received / As a result of receiving some information, the police arrested the man.

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No one was interested so the concert was cancelled. (due)

Due to (the/a) lack of interest, the concert was cancelled.

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Peter is afraid of dogs, so he has never had one. (result)

As a result of Peter's fear of dogs, he has never had one.

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Since Sally was so unhappy at her first school, she changed to the one that she is currently at. (Because of)

Because of being so unhappy at her last school / Because of her unhappiness at the last school, Sally changed to the one that she is currently at.

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Nobody is certain how the coronavirus pandemic will evolve, so governments are easing their lockdowns slowly. (Due)

Due to uncertainty over/about / Due to the fact that nobody is certain how the C. pandemic will evolve, governments are easing their lockdowns slowly.

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Because of this pandemic, many restaurants have closed. (Result)

As a result of this pandemic, many restaurants have closed.

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The situation was handled badly. Many people are angry. (Because of)

Because of how / the way the situation was handled, many people are angry.

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Hippos are very dangerous. Consequently, you should never go near one. (Due)

Due to the fact that hippos are very dangerous / Due to the danger of hippos, you should never go near one.

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