Vocabulary
Cause and Effect
stem from · bring about · contribute to · trigger · due to
come from; have as its origin
/stem frɒm/His fear of dogs stems from being bitten as a child.
make something happen, especially a change
/brɪŋ əˈbaʊt/The internet has brought about huge changes in how we shop.
be one of the causes of something
/kənˈtrɪbjuːt tuː/Lack of sleep can contribute to poor exam results.
cause something new to appear
/ɡɪv ˈraɪz tuː/The success of the first game gave rise to a whole series.
make something start suddenly
/ˈtrɪɡə/Pollen can trigger an allergic reaction in some people.
as a result (adverb, often at the start of a sentence)
/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/The bus broke down. Consequently, we missed the start of the film.
because of (+ noun)
/ˈdjuː tuː/The concert was postponed due to bad weather.
cause a particular result (cause → result)
/rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/Leaving the window open resulted in a very cold room.
be caused by (result ← cause)
/rɪˈzʌlt frɒm/Most injuries in football result from bad tackles.
an extra, usually unwanted, result
/ˈsaɪd ɪˌfekt/One side effect of the medicine is feeling sleepy.
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What gave rise to your favourite hobby?
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What can trigger a bad mood for you?
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What contributes to a good night's sleep?
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Describe a decision that resulted in something unexpected.
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