Cause And Effect Vocabulary

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• The project was delayed because of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
• I couldn't go to the party because I had to work late.
• I didn't text back because I was ghosting him.
• She couldn't see the beauty of the painting because she was blind to its details.

adverb as a result or effect; therefore

conjunction connecting word showing cause and effect

• The company faced a financial crisis, and consequently, had to lay off several employees.
• I forgot to set my alarm clock, consequently, I overslept and was late for work.
• I didn't study for the test, so consequently, I totally bombed it.
• She ignored the warning signs, and consequently, found herself in hot water.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
• We can't go to the beach today due to the bad weather.
• I couldn't make it to the party last night due to some family stuff.
• His success was delayed due to his lack of motivation.

noun a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

verb to bring about or cause something to happen

• The new policy had a profound effect on the company's bottom line.
• Eating too much junk food can have a negative effect on your health.
• Dude, that new video game has such a cool special effect!
• Her words had a lasting effect on his emotions.

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often indicating time, manner, place, or degree

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The company aimed to reduce costs, which in turn increased profitability.
• I helped her with her homework, and she in turn gave me a ride home.
• I shared my snacks with him, and he in turn hooked me up with some concert tickets.
• The butterfly flapped its wings, causing a breeze that in turn led to a chain reaction of events.

noun A word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality.

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

adverb A word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

conjunction A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

• Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings in the workplace.
• Skipping breakfast can lead to feeling tired later in the day.
• Eating too much junk food can lead to packing on the pounds.
• Ignoring warning signs can lead to disaster down the road.

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Owing to the inclement weather, the outdoor event has been postponed.
• We can't go to the beach today owing to the heavy rain.
• I couldn't make it to the party owing to some family stuff.
• Owing to his quick thinking, he was able to solve the problem in no time.

adverb Subsequently is an adverb that is used to indicate something that occurs after a particular event or time.

conjunction Subsequently can also function as a conjunction when used to connect two events or actions in a sequence.

• The experiment yielded positive results, subsequently leading to further research in the field.
• She aced her exam and subsequently treated herself to a shopping spree.
• He got caught cheating on the test and subsequently got grounded by his parents.
• The artist painted the background first and subsequently added layers of detail to complete the masterpiece.

adverb in a way that is a result of something else

preposition by that means or because of that

• The new policy aims to streamline operations, thereby increasing efficiency.
• I decided to take a shortcut and thereby avoid the traffic.
• I snuck out early, thereby dodging the boring meeting.
• By following his advice, she was able to navigate through the difficult situation, thereby finding a solution.