CELPIP reason phrases and examples

{idea} is important because {reason}.

Example: Flexible work hours are important because employees have different family responsibilities.

When to use it: Use when giving one direct reason for an opinion or recommendation.

Connects a main idea to a relevant supporting reason.

The main reason is {reason}.

Example: The main reason is that the new location is easier to reach.

When to use it: Use when identifying the strongest reason among several possibilities.

Signals which supporting point should receive the most attention.

{subject} could {result} because {cause}.

Example: Someone could fall because the sidewalk is covered with ice.

When to use it: Use when explaining a direct cause-and-effect relationship.

Shows logical connection between a condition and its likely result.

One reason {idea} matters is that this approach {benefit}.

Example: One reason flexible work hours matter is that this approach helps employees manage family responsibilities.

When to use it: Use when developing a position with one focused supporting point.

Introduces a reason clearly and explains its practical benefit.

The most important reason to {action} is that {benefit}.

Example: The most important reason to choose the new location is that more residents can reach it by public transit.

When to use it: Use when ranking one reason above the others.

Prioritizes the argument and connects an action to a specific benefit.

{cause} could lead to {result}, which is why {action} is necessary.

Example: The icy sidewalk could lead to a serious fall, which is why immediate salting is necessary.

When to use it: Use when a consequence supports a recommendation or prediction.

Builds a complete reasoning chain from cause to consequence to action.

The main rationale for {idea} is that this approach enables {group} to {benefit}.

Example: The main rationale for flexible work hours is that this approach enables employees to manage family responsibilities without sacrificing productivity.

When to use it: Use when presenting the central justification for a position.

Uses precise justification language and links the idea to a concrete outcome.

What makes {action} particularly worthwhile is its ability to {benefit}.

Example: What makes choosing the new location particularly worthwhile is its ability to serve residents who depend on public transit.

When to use it: Use when emphasizing why one benefit is especially significant.

Highlights the decisive value of an action through natural emphasis.

Given that {cause} could result in {consequence}, there is a strong case for {action}.

Example: Given that the icy sidewalk could result in a serious injury, there is a strong case for salting it immediately.

When to use it: Use when a possible consequence provides strong justification for action.

Uses conditional cause and formal justification to support a response.