Write Paragraph Using Cause and Effect

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Directions: Identify the cause and effect.

Choose the cause and effect in a sentence.


Cause Effect

your answer inside the appropriate box.


1. Since it was chilly outside, Benjamin
built a big fire in his fireplace.
2. It had begun to rain, so Sally and Jake
had to run inside.
3. The wind blew so hard that the
shingles came off the roof.
4. We went to the grocery store
because we needed sour cream, eggs,
and milk.
5. Jeremy was sick today because
Sally went to school the next day with
a cold
.
A. Using this given cause and effect, write a sentence showing cause and effect.
B. Choose the transition words to complete the paragraph showing cause and effect.
Directions: Read the paragraph below. Choose the cause and effect and also the transition word by writing it in the proper
column.
The ocean’s delicate coral reefs are affected by changes caused by humans. To illustrate, dumping waste products
and garbage in the sea results in changes in the natural environment. Due to the changes, the ocean becomes polluted, and
as a consequence, coral reefs are damaged. When the ocean becomes extensively, polluted, coral reefs die.
Cause Effect

the changes caused by humans The ocean`s delicate coral reefs are affected

dumping waste products and garbages in the Changes in the natural environment
sea
the ocean becomes polluted Coral reefs are damaged

When the ocean becomes extensively polluted Coral reefs die


Directions: Write a paragraph showing cause and effect with the help of the graphic organizer below.
• Directions: List down 5 reasons why the pandemic is not over yet? Do you
know why? You can make a little research. An example has been given
below. Once completed, combine and rewrite the sentences in paragraph
form.
• The pandemic is not over yet because most people are not yet immunized
or vaccinated.
• 1. _____________________________
• 2. _____________________________
• 3. ______________________________
• 4. _____________________________
• 5. _____________________________
• The pandemic is not over yet because _______________________,
______________________, _________________________, _______________________,
______________________________.
• A cause is a reason why something happens. It is the
producer of the effect.
• An effect, on the other hand, is the result of the cause. It is
produced by the cause.
• Writing a cause-and-effect paragraph involves understanding
the logic or connection between cause and effect. It requires a
knowledge of the expressions and vocabulary used to express
causes and effects. Cause-effect transitions are important
components of writing. So pupils need some practice with
cause/effect writing. In addition, a pupil needs to know how
to structure a cause/effect essay. Transitional words are:
because, if, so, thus, consequently, therefore, due to the fact,
since, as a result of, the reason for, nevertheless
A. Directions: Write a sentence showing cause and effect using the transition words, because, so, like, or since from the
table below. Then, write a paragraph showing cause and effect.
Nowadays, it is dif icult to transport because it is not easy to pass through a border. Many businesses also went
bankrupt so, workers lost their jobs. People are already complaining and crying since people have nothing to eat.
•1. Write sentences showing cause
and effect using the following
transition words because, like, as
a result of, and since.
•2. Write a paragraph showing
cause and effect.

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