Good options include “This is due to”, “The reason is that”, “This results from.” The best choice depends on a cause or explanation.
Choose the Phrase by Cause and Explanation
- This is due to
- The reason is that
- This results from
- This stems from
- This is caused by
- This can be explained by
- The explanation is that
- This occurs because
- This is attributable to
- One reason for this is
This is due to
“This is due to” is a natural option when you want to express a cause or explanation. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: Response times increased. This is due to a sharp rise in demand.
The reason is that
“The reason is that” is a natural option when you want to express a cause or explanation. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: Response times increased. The reason is that demand rose sharply.
This results from
“This results from” is a natural option when you want to express a cause or explanation. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The delay results from a shortage of available staff.
This stems from
“This stems from” is a natural option when you want to express a cause or explanation. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The problem stems from inconsistent data collection.
This is caused by
“This is caused by” is a natural option when you want to express a cause or explanation. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The error is caused by a mismatch between the two systems.
This can be explained by
“This can be explained by” is a natural option when you want to express a cause or explanation. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The difference can be explained by changes in the sample.
The explanation is that
“The explanation is that” is a natural option when you want to express a cause or explanation. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The explanation is that the original data were incomplete.
This occurs because
“This occurs because” is a natural option when you want to express a cause or explanation. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The issue occurs because the software checks the wrong field.
This is attributable to
“This is attributable to” is a natural option when you want to express a cause or explanation. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The increase is attributable to higher seasonal demand.
One reason for this is
“One reason for this is” is a natural option when you want to express a cause or explanation. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: One reason for this is the reduced number of appointments.