A. Linking Words: Reason
Formal linking words or phrases:
• Due to the fact that + subject + verb
Many children have problems at school due to the fact that all of the lessons were online.
• Owing to the fact that + subject + verb
The customer has rejected the offer owing to the fact that the numbers are unrealistic.
Informal linking words or phrases:
- Since + subject + verb
I’m going to the library since I need silence to study.
- As + subject + verb
I didn’t go to the market today, as I worked long hours.
B. Linking Words: Results
Formal linking word used more in written English:
- Consequently
The English teacher married last week, consequently, she took a few days off.
- As a consequence
There have been lots of changes at this project, as a consequence, we have to set a meeting to analyse the current state of it.
- Thus
We need a new department for the 3D graphic, thus we have to take on extra staff.
- Hence
This dress is made of silk and, hence, very exquisite.
- For this reason
There is a saint holiday today, for this reason we don’t work.
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