Cause and Effect Transition Words

Use the following cause transition words to complete the sentences. Some words may be used more than once. 1. If you are caught driving too fast, thenyou will get a speeding ticket. 2. High fuel costs led to higher food prices and the loss of many jobs.3. It was raining and I missed my bus; as a result, I got wet and missed my test.4. A woman’s use of alcohol during pregnancy can lead to defects in an unborn child.5. John ate too fast. as a result, he had a stomachache.6. I was doing some really difficult homework. consequently, a cake in the oven burned.7. They have been so happy since I won first prize in the lottery last year.8. Some water pipes under the house broke this morning, therefore, I had no water for hours.9. Some people built their houses very close to the beach. however, they have had to spend a lot of money trying to protect them from the sea during storms.10. becauseLarry’s car stereo was on so loud, I could see his mouth moving, but I had no idea what he was saying.11. David is a very poor football player; therefore, he should be kicked off the team.12. Families that move and change homes often put a strain on young people, who often grow up feeling they have no real home and no real friends; consequently, crime, divorce, and other social problems have increased in recent times.13. Exercising provides many positive health benefits for adults. so, adults who exercise tend to have a lower incidence of heart attacks than adults who don't exercise.14. Many families take to the roads in July and August, when they traditionally go on vacation. as a result, oil companies raise the price of gasoline during these months.15. Job opportunities led tomovement of people from the countryside to the cities.16. Your teeth are badly decayed, sothey will have to be removed.17. Cedric was a chocolate fanatic, and he ate all kinds of snacks. therefore, he became incredibly overweight.