Cause And Condition

Worksheet Description

The “Transitions of Cause/Condition” worksheet is designed to help students understand and practice using transition words that establish cause and condition relationships within writing. It lists several phrases such as “because of,” “due to,” “for the purpose of,” and “therefore,” which serve to show causation or the prerequisites for an event or action. Students are instructed to construct six different sentences using a given cause (“Ellen was raised by ministers”) and a resulting condition (“Ellen is kind”), each time connecting them with a different transitional phrase from the list.

This worksheet aims to teach students how to articulate cause and effect clearly in their writing using appropriate transitional phrases. By practicing with different transitions, students learn how these phrases can guide readers to understand the connection between reasons and outcomes. The exercise not only bolsters their ability to construct logical arguments but also enhances their understanding of the subtle differences in meaning that different cause/effect transitions can convey. Additionally, the worksheet encourages students to think critically about whether changing the transition word affects the meaning of the sentence, thereby deepening their comprehension of nuanced writing.