Cause / Effect When people began to question why the death rate of females in certain parts of Africa was so much greater than the death rate of males, they started to look for reasons. Below, are some cause and effect examples of how empowering girls improved the well-being of the people in their villages. Schools for girls were built. Girls had a chance to learn about health and life skills. They didn't want other males in the village to taunt the girls. abduction (N) – being taken away by force; kidnapping avoid (V) – to prevent something bad from happening graduation (N) – the time when a person completes a high school or university degree more likely (Adj) – almost certain pregnancy (N) – being 'with child'; having a child growing inside sanitation (N) – the protection of public health by removing and treating waste, dirty water etc. skill (N) – an ability to do something well, especially because it is learned and practiced / practised valued (Adj) – important, useful
'as' and 'like' | Grammar - Intermediate to upper intermediate Look at these examples to see how as and like are used. I worked as an actor for two years. I went home early as I felt ill. He looks as if he hasn't slept. As you know, this is the third time I've had to complain. Try this exercise to test your grammar. Read the explanation to learn more. as and like are often confused since they can both be used for comparisons. Making comparisons as + adjective + as and as much as We often use the structure as + adjective + as or as much as to say if something has, or doesn't have, the same amount of that quality as something else. She loves curry as much as I do. You also have to use as in the expression the same as. Your phone is the same as mine.Texting is not the same as speaking in person. like + noun In the following comparisons, like is followed by a noun or a pronoun to say that two things are similar. He's like a father to me. It is also common to make comparisons using like with verbs of the senses. She looks like her mother. Giving examples
Linking Words in English: Reasons and Results Linking words help you connect the ideas in a sentence. Image source: FreeDigitalPhotos.net Linking words help you connect the ideas in a sentence. Linking Words: Reasons Because / Because of The difference between these two words is that because is followed by a subject + verb, and because of is followed by a noun: The game was canceled because of the rain.The game was canceled because it was raining. In spoken English, many people say ’cause as a short form of “because.” Due to / Owing to Due to and owing to are also followed by a noun. There’s a lot of traffic today due to the upcoming holiday. Due to the fact that / Owing to the fact that Use these phrases before a subject + verb. Many people are still unemployed due to the fact that the economic recovery has been slower than anticipated.The publisher rejected the author’s latest work owing to the fact that the manuscript was full of errors. Since / As Since and as are more informal, and they are followed by a subject + verb. So
'in spite of', 'despite', 'although', 'even though' and 'though' | Grammar - Intermediate to upper intermediate Look at these examples to see how although, even though, in spite of and despite are used. Although we don't agree, I think she's a brilliant speaker. Even though we don't agree, I think she's a brilliant speaker. In spite of the law, people continue to use mobile phones while driving. Despite the law, people continue to use mobile phones while driving. Try this exercise to test your grammar. Read the explanation to learn more. Although, even though, in spite of and despite are all used to link two contrasting ideas or show that one fact makes the other fact surprising. Despite the rain, we enjoyed the festival. The main difference between although, even though, in spite of and despite is that they are used with different structures. in spite of / despite After in spite of and despite, we use a noun, gerund (-ing form of a verb) or a pronoun. They never made much money, in spite of their success. In spite of the fact that he worked very hard, he didn't pass the exam. although / even though
Pulp Friction: Conjunctions and Transitions Exercise | Continuing Studies at UVic This is a multiple-choice exercise on using conjunctions and transitions to express cause and effect. Complete the sentence with the best conjunction or transition. Click on the button beside the correct answer. Many species of wildlife are becoming extinct __________ the rainforests are being destroyed. therefore since so consequently__________ logging provides jobs and profits, the government is reluctant to control it.