Examples of Cause and Effect

When one event makes another event happens there is cause and effect. Cause tells why something happens, it is the reason. The effect tells what happens, it is the result. You may use signal words like because, since, so, so that, to, in order to, in order that, as a result, and therefore to identify cause-and-effect relationship.

Examples

• Darren's friend Denver had moved away so Darren decided to write him a letter.
• Since Kyle often ate too much, he became fat.
• She was a failure because she gave up.
• In order to win a contest, you should have determination and self-trust.