Luyện ngữ pháp - English Collocations in Use - Intermediate ((Unit 10: Functions))


Talking about cause and effect

Different ‘cause’ verbs

topic verb examples
negative events, situations and feelings cause The storm caused chaos / havoc / a lot of damage.
Her remarks caused alarm/concern.
Her son’s behaviour caused her great anxiety / a lot of embarrassment.
positive and negative changes bring about The discovery of X-rays brought about a revolution/transformation in medical science.
The events brought about the downfall/collapse of the government.
positive and negative situations and feelings create Her book helped create awareness of inner-city poverty.
Your presence on the committee is creating problems for all of us.
sudden, often negative, events spark off The announcement sparked off riots/demonstrations in the cities.
His wife’s absence sparked off rumours in the media.
reactions from people attract His book has attracted a lot of criticism/interest.
The charity appeal attracted support from a wide range of people.
results and effects produce My comments produced the opposite effect to what I intended.
Her research has not yet produced any results, but we must wait.
- Lesson 52: Exercise 52.3 - Lesson 53: B. Causes and effects


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