Cause + sentence
People are living longer. They are receiving better medical treatment.
People are living longer since they are receiving better medical treatment.
I fell and injured my leg badly. I could not participate in the tennis tournament. (owing to)
I could not participate in the tennis tournament owing to my leg injury.
Flights no longer provide meals. Airlines have cut back services. (thus)
Flights no longer provide meals; thus, airlines have cut back services.
or
Flights no longer provide meals. Thus, airlines have cut back services.
I prefer traveling by train because it’s comfortable.
My friend likes flying, even though it can be stressful.
(On the other hand)
I prefer traveling by train because it’s comfortable; on the other hand, my friend likes flying, even though it can be stressful.
Research has shown that it reduces stress. More and more individuals are exercising. (as)
Research has shown that it reduces stress as more and more individuals are exercising.
My work was excellent. I received the highest grade in the class. (because of)
I received the highest grade in the class because of my excellent work.
The reviews were great. The theater added more performances. (consequently)
The reviews were great; consequently, the theater added more performances.
Or:
The reviews were great. Consequently, the theater added more performances.
The meeting was scheduled for 10 AM. It started 30 minutes later.
(However)
The meeting was scheduled for 10 AM; however, it started 30 minutes later.
My neighbor advised me to go to London this summer. She thinks that it is the most beautiful city in the world. (since)
My neighbor advised me to go to London this summer since she thinks that it is the most beautiful city in the world.
Some of my friends could not get the job. They have some problems about language skills. (as a result of)
Some of my friends could not get the job as a result of their problems about language skills.
Cell phones are convenient and economical. Many people have canceled their home service. (as a result)
Cell phones are convenient and economical; as a result, many people have canceled their home service.
Or:
Cell phones are convenient and economical. As a result, many people have canceled their home service.
She loves to stay active and exercise every day.
Her brother prefers to relax and watch TV in his free time.
(In contrast)
She loves to stay active and exercise every day; in contrast, her brother prefers to relax and watch TV in his free time.
Some people have difficulty in dealing with stress. They cannot sleep well at night. (as)
As some people have difficulty in dealing with stress, they cannot sleep well at night.
There is a great need for nurses. Many students are entering the profession. (due to)
Due to the great need for nurses, many students are entering the profession.
The exam was challenging. Many students failed. (hence)
The exam was challenging; hence, many students failed.
Or:
The exam was challenging. Hence, many students failed.
The weather forecast predicted rain all week. The sun came out and the weather was beautiful. (Nevertheless)
The weather forecast predicted rain all week; nevertheless, the sun came out and the weather was beautiful.
Engaging in creative hobbies stimulates the mind. It helps individuals develop better problem-solving skills. (since)
Engaging in creative hobbies stimulates the mind since it helps individuals develop better problem-solving skills.
We love going to dinner at Taka’s house. He has great cooking skills. (owing to)
We love going to dinner at Taka’s house owing to great cooking skills.
Many people use these methods to manage stress effectively. Regular exercise and mindfulness practices help to reduce anxiety. (consequently)
Regular exercise and mindfulness practices help to reduce anxiety; consequently, many people use these methods to manage stress effectively.
Or:
Regular exercise and mindfulness practices help to reduce anxiety. Consequently, many people use these methods to manage stress effectively.
The book was long and complicated. It had an interesting and engaging story.(Despite this)
The book was long and complicated; despite this, it had an interesting and engaging story.