2. Consequences
She worked the hardest; therefore she got the promotion
I know you must be tired, so I will let you rest
She did well in high school and thus will get into a good college.
The weather was much better this year; hence the orange crop is larger
Since school was canceled, we went to the mall.
Because of a price increase, sales are down.
I learned to play the drums quickly because I took lessons from a pro.
Since
Because of
Because
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Therefore
Thus
Hence
As a result
3. I went out last night, therefore âŚ
âŚI am exhausted
âŚI am hangover
âŚI need to rest today
What | Where | Who | Why
Since
Because of
Because
 SoÂ
Therefore
Thus
Hence
As a result
If OnlyâŚ
I WishâŚ
If I hadnât âŚ
I would have âŚ
1. Describe the situation
2. What are the consequences?
3. What if it hadnât happened?
4. Conclusion
4. The baby was crying âŚ
What | Where | Who | Why
Since
Because of
Because
 SoÂ
Therefore
Thus
Hence
As a result
If OnlyâŚ
I WishâŚ
If I hadnât âŚ
I would have âŚ
1. Describe the situation
2. What are the consequences?
3. What if it hadnât happened?
4. Conclusion
5. I burned our dinner âŚ
What | Where | Who | Why
Since
Because of
Because
 SoÂ
Therefore
Thus
Hence
As a result
If OnlyâŚ
I WishâŚ
If I hadnât âŚ
I would have âŚ
1. Describe the situation
2. What are the consequences?
3. What if it hadnât happened?
4. Conclusion
6. The fridge was emptyâŚ
What | Where | Who | Why
Since
Because of
Because
 SoÂ
Therefore
Thus
Hence
As a result
If OnlyâŚ
I WishâŚ
If I hadnât âŚ
I would have âŚ
1. Describe the situation
2. What are the consequences?
3. What if it hadnât happened?
4. Conclusion
7. I couldnât chooseâŚ
What | Where | Who | Why
Since
Because of
Because
 SoÂ
Therefore
Thus
Hence
As a result
If OnlyâŚ
I WishâŚ
If I hadnât âŚ
I would have âŚ
1. Describe the situation
2. What are the consequences?
3. What if it hadnât happened?
4. Conclusion
8. I wasnât happyâŚ
What | Where | Who | Why
Since
Because of
Because
 SoÂ
Therefore
Thus
Hence
As a result
If OnlyâŚ
I WishâŚ
If I hadnât âŚ
I would have âŚ
1. Describe the situation
2. What are the consequences?
3. What if it hadnât happened?
4. Conclusion
9. I won the lottery âŚ
What | Where | Who | Why
Since
Because of
Because
 SoÂ
Therefore
Thus
Hence
As a result
If OnlyâŚ
I WishâŚ
If I hadnât âŚ
I would have âŚ
1. Describe the situation
2. What are the consequences?
3. What if it hadnât happened?
4. Conclusion
10. There was nothing left âŚ
What | Where | Who | Why
Since
Because of
Because
 SoÂ
Therefore
Thus
Hence
As a result
If OnlyâŚ
I WishâŚ
If I hadnât âŚ
I would have âŚ
1. Describe the situation
2. What are the consequences?
3. What if it hadnât happened?
4. Conclusion
11. The alarm didnât go off âŚ
What | Where | Who | Why
Since
Because of
Because
 SoÂ
Therefore
Thus
Hence
As a result
If OnlyâŚ
I WishâŚ
If I hadnât âŚ
I would have âŚ
1. Describe the situation
2. What are the consequences?
3. What if it hadnât happened?
4. Conclusion
12. I was driving too fast âŚ
What | Where | Who | Why
Since
Because of
Because
 SoÂ
Therefore
Thus
Hence
As a result
If OnlyâŚ
I WishâŚ
If I hadnât âŚ
I would have âŚ
1. Describe the situation
2. What are the consequences?
3. What if it hadnât happened?
4. Conclusion
13. The electricity went outâŚ
What | Where | Who | Why
Since
Because of
Because
 SoÂ
Therefore
Thus
Hence
As a result
If OnlyâŚ
I WishâŚ
If I hadnât âŚ
I would have âŚ
1. Describe the situation
2. What are the consequences?
3. What if it hadnât happened?
4. Conclusion
14. ⢠A tornado blew the roof off the house, and as a result, the family had to
fi
nd another place to live.
⢠Because the alarm was not set, we were late for work.
⢠Since school was canceled, we went to the mall.
⢠John made a rude comment, so Elise hit him.
⢠The meal we ordered was cheaper than expected, so we ordered dessert.
⢠Betty completed each task perfectly, so she was promoted.
⢠I had to get the mop since I spilled my juice.
⢠Fred was driving 75 m.p.h. in a 35 mile per hour zone, so he got a speeding ticket.
⢠Maria didnât follow the recipe correctly, so the cake did not come out as expected.
⢠The weather forecast called for rain, so he took his umbrella.
⢠Because of a price increase, sales are down.
⢠The baby was crying, so Dad picked him up.
⢠I learned to play the drums quickly because I took lessons from a pro.
⢠The batter couldnât hit the softball because he didnât keep his eyes on the ball.
⢠When the manuscript is edited, the company will publish it.
⢠Because the cat was frightened, he arched his back and
fl
uffed his tail.
⢠Since the electricity went out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted.
⢠Since the refrigerator was practically empty, we had to go to the store.
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