Cause and result

English · B1

The rule

Because introduces a reason. Therefore and as a result introduce a consequence. Make sure your connecting phrase matches the logical relationship.

Example

The train was delayed. As a result, I missed the meeting.

Practice

1. Which phrase introduces a result?

  1. Because
  2. For example
  3. As a result
  4. Although
Answer and explanation

As a result

As a result introduces a consequence.

2. He stayed home because he was ill. The illness is…

  1. The reason
  2. The result
  3. An example
  4. An objection
Answer and explanation

The reason

Because introduces the reason.

Advertisement