Connecting Words to Express Cause, Effect, and Contrast with Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, and Common Phrases.
Connecting words, also known as linking words or conjunctions, are essential tools in English that help us express relationships between ideas, such as cause, effect, and contrast. When combined with phrasal verbs, idioms, and common phrases, they enrich our communication, making it more engaging and dynamic.
Expressing
Cause
1. Because of - debido a
2. Due to - debido a
3. Owing to - debido a
4. Thanks to - gracias a
5. As a result of - como resultado de
6. On account of - a causa de
7. By virtue of - en virtud de
8. Now that - ahora que
9. In view of - en vista de
10. Brought about by - causado por
Phrasal Verbs for Cause
1. Lead to - llevar a
2. Bring about - provocar
3. Result from - resultar de
4. Stem from - derivar de
5. Come from - provenir de
6. Give rise to - dar lugar a
Idioms and
Common Phrases for Cause
1. The root cause of - la causa raíz de
2. The driving force behind - la fuerza impulsora
detrás de
3. A direct consequence of - una consecuencia directa
de
4. Spark off - desencadenar
5. Trigger off - detonar
Expressing Effect
1. As a result - como resultado
2. Consequently - por lo tanto
3. Therefore - por consiguiente
4. Thus - así
5. Hence - de ahí
6. For this reason - por esta razón
7. So that - de modo que
8. In consequence - en consecuencia
9. As a consequence - como consecuencia
Phrasal
Verbs for Effect
1. End up - terminar
2. Turn out - resultar
3. Wind up - acabar
4. Pan out - resultar bien
5. Work out - funcionar
6. Bring about - provocar
Idioms and
Common Phrases for Effect
1. Come to fruition - llegar a buen término
2. Come full circle - cerrar el círculo
3. Pay off - dar sus frutos
4. Make waves - causar sensación
5. Bear fruit - dar fruto
Expressing Contrast
1. However - sin embargo
2. Nevertheless - no obstante
3. Nonetheless - sin embargo
4. On the other hand - por otro lado
5. Whereas - mientras que
6. Even though - aunque
7. Despite - a pesar de
8. In spite of - a pesar de
9. Conversely - inversamente
10. Yet - sin embargo
Phrasal
Verbs for Contrast
1. Set apart - distinguir
2. Stand out - destacar
3. Go against - ir en contra de
4. Differ from - diferir de
5. Run counter to - contradecir
Idioms and
Common Phrases for Contrast
1. On the flip side - en el lado opuesto
2. By the same token - de la misma manera
3. A far cry from - muy diferente de
4. In contrast - en contraste
5. At odds with - en desacuerdo con
Exercise: Choose the correct connecting word or phrase to
complete each sentence. Share your answers in the comments section.
1. She studied hard for her exams; ____, she passed
with flying colors.
a)
however
b) as a
result
c) in
contrast
2. The weather was terrible; ____, they decided to
cancel the outdoor event.
a)
nevertheless
b)
therefore
c)
despite
3. I love traveling; ____, I rarely have time for long
vacations.
a) as a
result
b) in
addition
c)
however
4. He was tired; ____, he continued working late into
the night.
a)
consequently
b) despite
this
c) as a
result
5. She couldn’t attend the meeting ____ a family
emergency.
a)
because
b) due
to
c)
therefore
Reading Practice
"The Unexpected Journey"
Sophy had
always dreamed of traveling to Italy; however, her busy job as a doctor left
her with little time for vacations. Despite this, she continued to save money,
hoping one day an opportunity would come. One day, her friend Laura called with
some surprising news: she had won two tickets to Rome in a contest! As a result,
Sophy's dream was about to come true.
They packed their bags and headed to the airport, excited for their adventure. However, things didn’t go as planned. Their flight was delayed by several hours due to a storm. Nevertheless, Sophy and Laura decided to make the best of it, chatting and planning their trip in detail. When they finally arrived in Rome, they were exhausted; yet, the sight of the beautiful city filled them with energy.
They spent their days exploring ancient ruins, tasting delicious food, and getting lost in charming streets. Sophy felt truly alive for the first time in years. In contrast, Laura, who had traveled often, found herself slowing down and savoring the experience more than she ever had before. The journey changed both of them in unexpected ways.
By the end of the trip, Sophy realized that her job was important, but she needed to make more time for herself. Therefore, she decided to cut back on her work hours and plan more adventures. She knew that life was too short to wait for the perfect moment; sometimes, you just have to make it happen.
And so, Sophy returned home with a new sense of purpose, excited for the next chapter of her life.
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