Sahabat Sangkolan, Berikut ini adalah menyusun teks yang
berisi hubungan sebab dan akibat , dan melengkapi cause dan effect berdasarkan
situasi yang diberikan.
Signal words
When we talk about cause,
we use the following
signal words:
- Because
- The reason for
- On account of
- Bring about
- Give rise to
- Created by
- Contributed to
- Led to
- Due to
- For this reason
- Unless
Signal words
When we talk about an effect
resulting from a certain cause,
we use the following
signal words:
- As a result
- Then
- Hence
- For this reason
- Therefore
- Outcome
- So
- Consequently
- Finally
- Therefore
- in order to
Some examples of and relationships
Examples:
1. Owing to her hard work and intelligence, we won the trophy.
2. Thanks to Siti and John’s effective planning, the event went well.
3. Because of his hard work, he managed to get the best student award.
4. I have a stomachache because I ate too much food.
5. There was a lot of homework and tests, as a result most of the students were unhappy and couldn’t go anywhere during the weekend.
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Penggunaan dari because of ..., due to ..., thanks to .. semuanya berdasarkan pada situasi dan kondisi yang diperlukan untuk membuat munculnya hubungan sebab dan akibat. Dengan memperhatikan unsur dan ciri kebahasaan yang telah dipelajari di atas , maka pastikan Kalian akan memberikan alasan yang memang masuk akal dan logika.
Composing Text with Cause-and-Effect Relationships
Understanding cause-and-effect relationships is crucial in effective communication. Signal words play a pivotal role in indicating the relationships between events or actions. Here, we explore signal words associated with both causes and effects.
Cause Signal Words:
1. Because: This indicates a direct reason for an action or event.
2. On account of: It highlights the basis or cause behind a situation.
3. Due to: Signifies the reason or cause contributing to an outcome.
4. Led to: Shows the causal relationship leading to a particular result.
5. For this reason: Emphasizes the cause and its significance.
6. Unless: Indicates a condition that, if not met, results in a specific consequence.
Effect Signal Words:
1. As a result: Demonstrates the outcome of a preceding action or event.
2. Therefore: Expresses a logical consequence or result.
3. Consequently: Indicates the effect that follows a given cause.
4. Hence: Implies a direct result or effect of a situation.
5. Finally: Marks the concluding effect in a sequence of events.
6. In order to: Highlights the intended effect or purpose of an action.
Example Text:
Cause Signal Words:
1. Because: He missed the bus because he overslept.
2. The reason for: The reason for the traffic jam was a major accident on the highway.
3. On account of: The match was postponed on account of heavy rainfall.
4. Bring about: The new policies aim to bring about positive changes in the company.
5. Give rise to: The economic reforms gave rise to increased foreign investments.
6. Created by: The artwork was created by a renowned artist.
7. Contributed to: Lack of communication contributed to the misunderstanding between the team members.
8. Led to: Continuous rain led to flooding in low-lying areas.
9. Due to: The flight delays were due to technical issues.
10. For this reason: He couldn't attend the meeting; for this reason, he sent his representative.
11. Unless: Unless you complete the assignment, you won't receive any credit.
Effect Signal Words:
1. As a result: He forgot his umbrella, and as a result, he got soaked in the rain.
2. Then: She missed her flight; then, she had to book another one.
3. Hence: The weather forecast predicted heavy snow; hence, schools were closed.
4. Therefore: The product received positive reviews; therefore, sales increased.
5. Outcome: The negotiations were unsuccessful; the outcome was a breakdown in diplomatic relations.
6. So: The car broke down, so they had to call for assistance.
7. Consequently: The company faced financial losses; consequently, many employees were laid off.
8. Finally: The team worked hard, and finally, they won the championship.
9. Therefore: She forgot her keys at home; therefore, she couldn't unlock the door.
10. In order to: He worked overtime in order to meet the project deadline.
These examples showcase how these signal words help convey the cause-and-effect relationships in different scenarios.
In conclusion, recognizing and using cause-and-effect signal words enhances the coherence and clarity of written or spoken communication.
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Penugasan Mandiri
Read the following sentences. Decide if the words in bold are the cause or the effect.
Write cause or effect on the line. Then underline the signal word or phrase. Number 1
is done for you.
1) Early man used weapons because they needed to find food.
Cause : They needed to find food
Effect : Early man used weapons
Signal Word : Because
2) The glaciers began to melt; therefore, the land bridge between Asia and North
America became flooded.
Cause : …………………………………………………………………………………..
Effect : …………………………………………………………………………………..
Signal Word : …………………………………………………………………………………..
3) Because they wanted to learn about different civilization that existed,
archeologists studied artifacts.
Cause : …………………………………………………………………………………..
Effect : …………………………………………………………………………………..
Signal Word : …………………………………………………………………………………..
4) Early man slowly started to grow food, and as a resukt, their lives became easier.
Cause : …………………………………………………………………………………..
Effect : …………………………………………………………………………………..
Signal Word : …………………………………………………………………………………..
5) My sister was very tired because she stayed up past midnight.
Cause : …………………………………………………………………………………..
Effect : …………………………………………………………………………………..
Signal Word : …………………………………………………………………………………..
Latihan Soal
Read the cause. Write the effect . Then write the complete sentence using the signal
word. Number 1 has been done for you.
1) Cause : It was very windy
Effect : All the flights were cancelled
Sentence : It was very windy; therefore, all the flights were cancelled
2) Cause : She ate too much
Effect : ………………………………………………………………………………………
Sentence : ………………………………………………………………………………………
3) Cause : I ran out of money
Effect : ………………………………………………………………………………………
Sentence : ………………………………………………………………………………………
4) Cause : He is afraid to fly
Effect : ………………………………………………………………………………………
Sentence : ………………………………………………………………………………………
5) Cause : After the car accident
Effect : ………………………………………………………………………………………
Sentence : ………………………………………………………………………………………
Read the sentences then find the cause and effect. The first one has been done for you.
1) The milk spilled all over the floor, so Jane got a mop and cleaned it up.
Cause : Milk spilled
Effect : Jane mopped
2) Siti has planned a trip to her uncle’s house because she loves her cousins.
Cause : …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Effect : …………………………………………………………………………………………………
3) The green house gases trap the heat in the air, so the Earth becomes warmer.
Cause : …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Effect : …………………………………………………………………………………………………
4) Because the Sumatran tigers were almost extinct, the Indonesian Government
declared them as endangered species .
Cause : …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Effect : …………………………………………………………………………………………………
5) Animals are becoming extinct because human are moving into their habitats.
Cause : …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Effect : …………………………………………………………………………………………………
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