Thursday, February 29, 2024

Reading and Writing Petra, Analyzing Causes and Effects

 By Nate Feldman

I didn't sleep a lot last night (cause).  As a result, I am really tired today. (effect) 

Because I didn't sleep a lot last night, I am really tired today. (effect)

Note: Use As a result for effects and because with causes.  Because can start the sentence or go in the middle.  

You can say "I am tired because I didn't sleep last night," or "Because I didn't sleep last night, I am so tired." 


Use As a result or because in the following sentences.

1. I ate a lot for lunch.  ___________________, I feel really full now.

2. _________________I injured myself in last weeks game, I can't play today.

3.  I got a good score ___________________I prepared for the exam really well.

4. I speak many languages.  ________________, I am able to interact with people from other cultures quite well.

5. I exercise every day. ____________________, I am in good shape.  

6. I have bad headaches __________________I am angry all of the time.

7. __________________I have good connections, it is easy for me to find good work opportunities.  


Vocabulary:

1. Contaminant: something that makes something else dirty.  

2. ruin: to damage something 

3. a wake-up call: something that lets you know that you must do something very important or a bad result will happen 

4. revenue: money you make from your business 

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