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Reason and Result

Connectors & Discourse MarkersA210 min read

This lesson introduces Reason and Result as a core connectors & discourse markers structure for A2 learners.

When to use it

Use Reason and Result when you need a reliable grammar pattern for common routines, facts, descriptions or classroom communication.

  • Use Reason and Result to build clear sentences in everyday communication.
  • Start with short affirmative examples, then move to negatives and questions.
  • Watch how meaning changes when the verb form or word order changes.

Form guide

Break the pattern into affirmative, negative and question forms. Practise one form first, then contrast it with another form so the rule becomes easier to remember.

Affirmative

Reason and Result in a simple positive sentence.

Negative

Reason and Result with the correct negative support form.

Question

Reason and Result with the correct question word order.

Common mistakes

These are the patterns learners should check before they move into timed practice.

  • Learners often mix Reason and Result with a nearby grammar pattern from Connectors & Discourse Markers.
  • Short forms and auxiliary choices are common sources of mistakes.
  • Accuracy improves faster when you compare one correct model with one wrong model.
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Start with Reason and Result Set 1
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