In today’s practice, we are going to look at 100 examples of conjunctions of cause and effect in sentences. We will also look at what they are, and how to make sentences naturally with them.
100 Examples Of Conjunctions Of Cause And Effect
Here are the first 10 sentences that will go towards our 100 examples of conjunctions of cause and effect in sentences today. Try to read each one out loud slowly, to get comfortable with how to say them.
- She missed the bus, so she was late to work.
- I studied hard, and as a result, I passed the test.
- He didn’t wear a jacket, which is why he caught a cold.
- We left early, and consequently, we arrived on time.
- She practiced every day, so she improved quickly.
- The company is growing, and thus, they are hiring more people.
- I forgot to water the plants, and as a result, they died.
- The road was icy, so we drove slowly.
- He didn’t answer his phone, and that’s why I couldn’t reach him.
- They were tired, for they had been working all day.
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What are conjunctions of cause and effect and how do we make sentences with them?
Conjunctions of cause and effect show a relationship between two ideas. They explain why something happened or what result came from it. Common ones include because, so, since, as, and therefore. These words link a cause (reason) with an effect (result). For example: He missed the bus because he woke up late. In this sentence, waking up late caused him to miss the bus. Another example is: She was tired, so she went to bed early. The word so connects her being tired with going to bed. Since and as work like because. You could say, Since it was raining, they stayed inside. Or, As it was cold, we wore jackets. Therefore is a bit more formal: It was snowing; therefore, the roads were closed. Use these conjunctions to explain reasons clearly. They help your writing flow and make sense. Keep your sentences clear and direct.
Cause and effect conjunctions
Cause (Reason) | Effect (Result) |
---|---|
because | so |
since | therefore |
as | thus |
now that | as a result |
due to | consequently |
owing to | for this reason |
100 Examples Of Conjunctions Of Cause And Effect: part 2
Here is the next set of example sentences that will make up our 100 conjunctions of cause and effect today! To help with fluency, please read and repeat them all out loud.
- She was late because she missed the bus.
- It rained, so the match was canceled.
- He stayed home because he felt sick.
- They were tired, so they went to sleep early.
- Since it was cold, we wore coats.
- I didn’t eat breakfast, so I felt weak.
- He didn’t study; therefore, he failed the test.
- She smiled because she was happy.
- As it was raining, we stayed inside.
- Due to the storm, the flight was delayed.
- Owing to the traffic, I arrived late.

- They won the game because they practiced hard.
- The power went out, so we used candles.
- He yelled because he was angry.
- It was late; therefore, we left.
- As a result of her hard work, she got promoted.
- The roads were icy; thus, we drove slowly.
- The dog barked because it heard a noise.
- Since she was busy, she didn’t answer the phone.
- The water was dirty, so we didn’t swim.
- I forgot my umbrella; therefore, I got wet.
- Because the oven was broken, we ordered pizza.

- The movie was boring, so we left early.
- He was upset because he lost his wallet.
- It snowed all night; consequently, school was closed.
- Due to high prices, we didn’t buy it.
- The baby cried because it was hungry.
- She stayed home because of the weather.
- We missed the train, so we had to wait.
- He didn’t sleep well; therefore, he felt tired.
- I was late because of the rain.
- As he worked hard, he passed the exam.
- They were happy because they won.

- She failed the test because she didn’t study.
- It was noisy, so I closed the window.
- We left early; as a result, we avoided traffic.
- He was cold, so he wore a jacket.
- Since it’s your birthday, let’s celebrate.
- She was promoted because of her skills.
- The lights went out, so we used a flashlight.
- As the road was closed, we took a detour.
- Owing to the rain, the concert was moved indoors.
- He got cold because he didn’t wear a coat.
- We stayed in because it was snowing.

- The cake burned because I forgot the timer!
- I got a raise; therefore, I bought a new phone.
- It was dark, so I turned on the light.
- Because it was Sunday, the store was closed.
- He didn’t go out due to the heat.
- She smiled because the joke was funny.
- The game was exciting, so we watched until the end.
- He passed the test because he studied hard.
- She felt better, so she went to work.
- Since it’s raining, let’s stay inside.
- The project failed because of poor planning.
- It was hot; as a result, we drank lots of water.
- Due to heavy snow, the roads were blocked.
- I laughed because it was funny.
- She got sick owing to the cold weather.
- We didn’t go swimming because the pool was closed.
- He lost his job, so he started his own business.
- As a result of the noise, I couldn’t sleep.
- He didn’t call because he forgot.
- She cried because she was hurt.
- The lights flickered due to the storm.
- We left early, so we didn’t miss the bus.
- He got tired because he worked all day.
- She won because she practiced daily.
- Because of the smell, we left the room!
- I stayed inside owing to the strong wind.
- As it was a holiday, the office was closed.
- I got wet because I didn’t bring a coat.
- He slipped because the floor was wet.
- The machine broke, so we called for help.
- Since you’re here, let’s get started.
- The baby smiled because she saw her mom.
- The event was canceled due to the rain.
- I was hungry, so I made a sandwich.
- Because of the noise, I couldn’t concentrate.
- We went to the beach since it was sunny.
- He got a ticket because he was speeding.
- The alarm didn’t ring; therefore, I overslept.
- It was cold, so we lit a fire.
- I missed the call because my phone was off.
- Due to lack of interest, the class was canceled.
- She tripped because the floor was uneven. How dangerous.
- The show started late, so we had to wait.
- I stayed up late, so I’m tired now.
- Because it’s urgent, we must act fast.
- The internet went down, so I couldn’t work.
Conjunctions Of Cause And Effect
I hope you have enjoyed reading through and repeating all of today’s 100 examples of conjunctions of cause and effect! Learning how to use conjunctions of cause and effect is an important skill that will help you improve your English. These conjunctions help you explain why something happens and what happens because of it. Using them in your writing and speaking makes your ideas clearer and more connected. They help you sound more natural and fluent. The more you practice, the easier it will be to use them correctly and confidently. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be able to use them easily in everyday conversations.