Example: Write a paragraph explaining why so many Europeans moved to Canada during the nineteenth century.
The following words can help you to write a good explanation paragraph:
Helper Words:
Cause | Effect |
because | therefore |
since | thus |
as a result of | consequently |
is due to | hence |
it follows that | |
if . . . then |
Cause
because
Example: People moved to Canada from Europe during the nineteenth century
because they had poor living conditions in Europe.
since
Example: Since living conditions in Europe were terrible, many people
moved to Canada.
as a result of
Example: People moved to Canada from Europe as a result of poor living conditions in Europe.
is due to / was due to
therefore
thus
consequently
hence
it follows that
Example: The large influx of people to Canada was due to economic pressures in Europe.
Effect
Example: Living conditions in Europe were terrible.
Therefore, many people moved to Canada for a better life.
Example: Living conditions in Europe were terrible.
Thus, many people moved to Canada for a better life.
Example: Living conditions were terrible in Europe.
Consequently, many people moved to Canada.
Example: Living conditions were terrible in Europe.
Hence, many people moved to Canada.
Example: Living conditions were terrible in Europe.
It follows that many people moved to Canada.