This is a presentation about cause and effect linkers. Information on how to use most of the most useful linkers will be explained and presented.

1. CAUSE AND
EFFECT
Name: Maria Jimena Lovon Hidalgo
“Understanding the Differences”

2. LINKERS
Cause and Effect
Due to
As a result of
Consequently
Because of

3. Due to
INFORMAL FORMAL

4. As a result of Vs. Consequently
John flew out of the window,
as a result of the car crash.
Andrew knew his invention
didn’t work. Consequently, it
was not accepted.

5. Use a linker and write the effect.
Cause Effect
• Alejandro left the gallon of milk sitting on
the counter all day.
• Mariana left her bike without a U-
lock at night.
• Marcos forgot to plug in his Ipad.
• Andrea went out without wearing a
mask.

6. References
Lewis-Jones, P., & Stranks, J. (2016). Think Level 4 Student’s Book. London, UK: Cambridge
University Press.
Lewis-Jones, P., & Stranks, J. (2016). Think Level 5 Student’s Book. London, UK: Cambridge
University Press.
Schmoop. (2013, June 28). Cause and effect. [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bhp41tRebU&feature=emb_logo
Vaugham, J., & Kay, S. (2000). Inside out. London, UK: Macmillan Education.
Travis, P. (2014). First Practice Tests. London, UK: Harper Collins Press.