CAUSE AND EFFECT
For cause & effect, the signal words used are divided into 2 groups, namely: Signal words that must be followed by noun/noun phrase (underlined): A. Because of Because of rain, we just stayed at home. B. Due to Due to the flight delay, I came late to the seminar. C. Owing to Owing to the rapid virus spread, people are instructed to stay at home. D. Thanks to Thanks to my parents’ prayers, I can finish my study sucessfully. Signal words that must be followed by S + V (underlined): A. Because Because it is raining, we just stay at home. B. Since Since the flight was delayed, I came late to the seminar. C. As As the virus spreads rapidly, people are instructed to stay at home.
SENTENCES SHOWING CAUSE (UNDERLINED) Due to Pam’s laziness, she did not pass the exam. He’s always late because of his oversleep habits. As a result of the landslide, we delayed our trip to East Java. Dennis could not come to the party owing to his sudden job from his boss. They was punished as a result of their carelessness.
SENTENCES SHOWING EFFECT (UNDERLINED) Because of the cold weather, we stayed home. Due to his hard work, he is now a very successful businessman. Owing to his lack of courage, Nathan didn’t participate in the competition. Because my car was stolen, I will have to rent a car for the next few days. Because of the change in the weather, we have decided not to go to the parade.