Words and Phrases to Show Cause

Words and Phrases to Show Cause 

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Here is the list:

• Accordingly
• As a result
• Because
• Because of
• Consequently
• Due to
• For this reason
• Otherwise
• Since
• Therefore
• Thus
• Hence

Accordingly

Meaning: in a way that is suitable for the particular situation.

• After they read the instructions, the team acted accordingly.
• Sandra was a great lawyer, and she was paid accordingly.
• Accordingly, some adequate actions were taken to rescue the victims of the flood.

As a result

Meaning: because of something.

• Many animal species are becoming extinct today as a result of deforestation and pollution.
• The team was training hard and as a result, they won the Cup.
• Karen was immune to that kind of measles as a result of vaccination.

Because

Meaning: for the reason that.

• The baby cried because she was hungry.
• There is no need to apologize because it’s not your fault.
• All his friends called him Rob because his name was Robert.

Words and Phrases to Show Cause

Because of

Meaning: used before a noun phrase to show the reason for something.

• They released the prisoner because of his good conduct.
• Tom didn’t go to work because of his leg injury.
• Your flight was cancelled because of the bad weather.

Consequently

Meaning: therefore; as a result.

• There was heavy snow in the streets this morning and consequently, the public transport didn’t work at all.
• Fiona was a diligent student and consequently, she got a scholarship to a prestigious college.
• Pollution is a threat to agriculture and consequently, to human health.

Due to

Meaning: because of.

• The concert was cancelled due to the cold weather and ice rain.
• Due to his injury, the footballer couldn’t play the game.
• She was aware that most customers liked doing business with her due to the fact that she was pretty.

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For this/that reason

Meaning: because of this.

• It was for this reason that Sean decided to go on holiday by himself.
• I’d like to apologise and for that reason, I got you a bunch of flowers.
• There was an accident in the mine and for this reason, it was closed.

Otherwise

Meaning: use it to state the result if things were different.

• You’d better walk slowly; otherwise, you might fall.
• Will you please turn off the cooker or otherwise our dinner will be overcooked.
• Let’s shake a leg. Otherwise, we’ll miss our flight.

Since

Meaning: because.

• I think we should cancel the barbeque party in the backyard since it rained last night and everything is wet.
• Since we were in a  hurry, we didn’t have lunch.
• Amanda has become rather popular lately since she was elected the employee of the year.

Therefore

Meaning: for that reason.

• Their new flat was much more spacious and therefore more comfortable.
• Michael was only 14 and therefore too young to drive.
• A very important thing, therefore, is to believe in yourself.

Words and Phrases to Show Cause

Thus

Meaning: therefore, for that reason.

• He was always late for work; thus, he was fired.
• Adam sold his car, thus having enough money to move abroad.
• Thus, the country was at war for the next five years.

Hence

Meaning: for this reason.

• Mario was Italian, hence he was considered the best pasta sauce cook in the camp.
• Using drugs can cause severe damage to vital organs and hence death.
• I feel ashamed of myself and hence I’d like to apologise.