When reading or writing, certain words act as signposts for causal relationships:
: Identifying the cause of a disease is the first step toward a cure.
: A necessary cause must be present for an effect to occur (you need oxygen for fire), while a sufficient cause is enough on its own to produce the effect (a lightning strike is enough to start a forest fire).
: Reflecting on the causes of our own behaviors helps us make better choices in the future. Common "Signal Words" for Cause and Effect
: As a result , consequently , therefore , thus , so . Cause and Effect Using Informational Text
When reading or writing, certain words act as signposts for causal relationships:
: Identifying the cause of a disease is the first step toward a cure.
: A necessary cause must be present for an effect to occur (you need oxygen for fire), while a sufficient cause is enough on its own to produce the effect (a lightning strike is enough to start a forest fire).
: Reflecting on the causes of our own behaviors helps us make better choices in the future. Common "Signal Words" for Cause and Effect
: As a result , consequently , therefore , thus , so . Cause and Effect Using Informational Text
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