cause-effect

Word List

cause-effect — Practice

Which word is it?

1. Come from; have as its origin:  
2. Make something happen, especially a change:  
3. Be one of the causes of something:  
4. Cause something new to appear:  
5. Make something start suddenly:  
6. As a result (adverb, often at the start of a sentence):  
7. Because of (+ noun):  
8. Cause a particular result (cause → result):  
9. Be caused by (result ← cause):  
10. An extra, usually unwanted, result:  

Complete the sentences

1. The internet has   huge changes in how we shop.
2. Pollen can   an allergic reaction in some people.
3. Leaving the window open   a very cold room.
4. His fear of dogs   being bitten as a child.
5. The success of the first game   a whole series.
6. The concert was postponed   bad weather.
7. One   of the medicine is feeling sleepy.
8. Lack of sleep can   poor exam results.
9. The bus broke down.  , we missed the start of the film.
10. Most injuries in football   bad tackles.

cause-effect — Answer Key

Which word is it?

1. stem from
2. bring about
3. contribute to
4. give rise to
5. trigger
6. consequently
7. due to
8. result in
9. result from
10. side effect

Complete the sentences

1. brought about
2. trigger
3. resulted in
4. stems from
5. gave rise to
6. due to
7. side effect
8. contribute to
9. Consequently
10. result from