在寫作上表達因果關係的用詞： 
□ because因為+原因 = for +原因（for不能放句首）
I love you because your heart is beautiful.
We can’t go out today , for we have not finished the job.
□ since 既然/因為+原因
Since you don’t love me , I will give your things back.
□ Now that 既然+原因
Now that you are an adult, you should be responsible for your behaviors.
□ Because of +名詞片語 （因為....）＝ on account of（原因）
Because of your timely help , I handed in my report at the last minute.
□ As a result of 因為+名詞片語（原因）
As a result of his commitment to the work, he got promoted last month.
□ As a result因此、於是= thus = hence = therefore= accordingly = consequently （結果）
=in consequence = for this reason = so（所以）
He got up late , so he was late for school.
So是準連接詞，其他是副詞
He got up late. Thus, he was late for school.
The global warming is getting worse；therefore we should take some effective steps to save the earth.
He got a cold yesterday. He failed to pass the math tests consequently.
□ result from 源自/導因於+名詞片語（原因）
His success resulted from his wife’s support.
□ result in 導致、引起、產生＝lead to = give rise to = cause = bring about（結果）
Too much restless overwork resulted in many workers’  calling a strike.
Staying up for a long time led to some problems of the liver.
Alcohol may cause damage to the liver.
Selfishness and pride give rise to a lot of wars and fights.
Science has brought about many changes in our lives.
□ Due to 由於+名詞片語（原因）
Due to my father’s advice, I decided to be a doctor and would help patients without money.
□ Owing to 由於+名詞片語（原因）
Owing to the shortage of rain this year, we use many ways to save water.
□ Thanks to 幸虧、由於（原因）
Thanks to your aid, I could finish my work at last.
□ in order to V/so as to V / ...so that ../with an eye to Ving/ with a view to Ving 如此以便.. （結果）
We work hard so as to get good grades = We work hard so that we can get good grades.
= We work hard with an eye to getting good grades.