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The document outlines the structure of a cause-effect essay, including an introduction with a thesis statement, body paragraphs focused on causes and effects, and a conclusion summarizing main points. It also provides useful linking words and phrases for expressing causes and effects, as well as vocabulary and academic structures to enhance clarity and coherence. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive guide for writing effective cause-effect essays.

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The document outlines the structure of a cause-effect essay, including an introduction with a thesis statement, body paragraphs focused on causes and effects, and a conclusion summarizing main points. It also provides useful linking words and phrases for expressing causes and effects, as well as vocabulary and academic structures to enhance clarity and coherence. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive guide for writing effective cause-effect essays.

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I.

STRUCTURE OF A CAUSE–EFFECT ESSAY

1. Introduction

 Introduce the topic (give background information or context).


 State why it matters or why it’s a problem.
 End with a clear thesis statement that says whether you’ll discuss causes, effects, or
both.

2. Body Paragraphs

There are two common structures:

Option 1: Cause → Effect

 Paragraph 1: Causes
 Paragraph 2: Effects

Option 2: One-sided focus

 If the prompt only asks for causes → all paragraphs discuss causes.
 If the prompt only asks for effects → all paragraphs discuss effects.

- Inside each paragraph:

 Topic sentence: Introduce the main idea (cause/effect).


 Explanation: Clarify the idea or describe the reason/result.
 Example or Evidence: Add a specific example or fact.
 Link sentence: Show connection or summarize.

3. Conclusion

 Summarize the main points (main causes/effects).


 Optionally, suggest solutions or predictions for the future.

II. USEFUL LINKING WORDS AND PHRASES


1. To express causes

Function Linking words/ structures Example


Simple cause Because, since, as People move to cities because they seek
better jobs
Prepositional Due to, owing to, because of Due to the lack of education, many people
phrase remain unemployed
Noun form The reason for, the cause of, The main reason for traffic congestion is the
a factor behind increasing number of private vehicles
2. To express effects

Function Linking words/ structures Example


Result So, therefore, thus Factories release toxic waste; therefore,
water quality decreases
Consequense As a result, consequently, as The rise in fuel prices has, as a result,
a consequence reduced the number of private car users
Lead to/ cause Lead to, result in, give rise Deforestation leads to a loss of biodiversity
to, bring about

3. To show order or emphasis

Function Linking words Example


Add more Furthermore, moreover, in In addition, social media addiction affects
ideas addition students’ focus
Show sequence First of all, secondly, finally Firstly, pollution affects the environment;
secondly, it harms human health
Emphasize Especially, particularly, Above all, lack of awareness worsens the
above all issue

III. USEFUL VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES

Verbs Nouns Adjectives/ adverbs Academic structures


Cause, lead to, Cause, reason, - Main/ major/ - X is largely
result in, source, significant, key attributed to Y
contribute to, consequence, cause - Another factor
give rise to, outcome, impact, - Severe/ serious/ that contributes
trigger, provoke, influece, result, long-term effect to… is…
generate, effect - Directly/ - This phenomenon
produce, bring indirectly/ can be explained
about inevitably/ by…
eventually - As a result of…,
many people have
experienced…

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