Cause & effect

20 words

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   for this reasonlinking phrase/fər ðɪs ˈriːzən/

   used to introduce a conclusion or result based on what was just mentioned

   “The data are unreliable. For this reason, we must repeat the experiment.”

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   result inverb phrase/rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

   to cause a particular outcome or effect

   “Poor planning can result in delays.”

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   thanks toprepositional phrase/ˈθæŋks tuː/

   used to indicate a positive reason or cause, often meaning 'because of' with a favourable result

   “Thanks to early detection, the disease was treated successfully.”

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   as a consequencelinking phrase/æz ə ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/

   used to introduce a result or effect of something mentioned earlier

   “Many shops lost customers during the strike; as a consequence, several had to close.”

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   give rise tophrasal verb/ɡɪv raɪz tuː/

   to cause something to happen, especially something bad or unexpected

   “Rapid urbanisation can give rise to housing shortages in cities.”

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   no wonderlinker/nəʊ ˈwʌndə/

   used to say that something is not surprising because of an obvious reason.

   “No wonder he failed the interview — he didn't prepare at all.”

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   on account ofprepositional phrase/ɒn əˈkaʊnt əv/

   because of; introduces the reason (usually followed by a noun phrase)

   “On account of the snow, schools were closed.”

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   in light ofprepositional phrase/ɪn laɪt əv/

   considering something; used when a decision or judgment is made because of particular information

   “In light of recent findings, the policy will be reviewed.”

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   such thatconnector/sʌtʃ ðæt/

   used to indicate degree or quality that produces a particular result (similar to 'so ... that').

   “The noise was such that I couldn't concentrate.”

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    be attributable tophrase (formal)/biː əˈtrɪbjʊtəb(ə)l tuː/

    able to be explained by or regarded as the responsibility of something

    “The decrease in wildlife populations is largely attributable to habitat loss.”

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    seeing thatconjunction/ˈsiːɪŋ ðæt/

    since; considering that (used to introduce an obvious or accepted reason)

    “Seeing that you have finished early, you can help the others.”

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    therebyadverb / linking adverb/ðeəˈbaɪ/

    by that means; as a result of that action

    “She improved the layout, thereby making the article easier to read.”

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    accordinglyadverb/əˈkɔːdɪŋli/

    therefore; used to show that what follows is a logical result of what was just said

    “The experiment failed; accordingly, we redesigned the procedure.”

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    consequentlylinking adverb/ˌkɒn.sɪˈkwen.tli/

    indicates a result or effect; used to link sentences or clauses

    “The company cut costs; consequently, profits rose.”

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    in view ofprepositional phrase/ɪn vjuː əv/

    because of something; considering a particular fact or situation

    “In view of recent budget cuts, the department has revised its plans.”

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    bring aboutphrasal verb/brɪŋ əˈbaʊt/

    to cause something to happen, especially a change or result

    “The new law brought about significant improvements in road safety.”

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    on the grounds thatconjunction/ɒn ðə ˈɡraʊndz ðæt/

    because; used to give a formal reason or justification

    “The claim was dismissed on the grounds that there was insufficient evidence.”

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    inasmuch asconjunction/ˌɪn.əzˈmʌtʃ æz/

    in view of the fact that; to the extent that (formal, used in academic writing)

    “Inasmuch as the data are limited, the conclusions must be tentative.”

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    stem fromphrasal verb/stem frɒm/

    to originate from; to be caused by something

    “Many social problems stem from inequality and lack of opportunity.”

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    by virtue ofprepositional phrase/baɪ ˈvɜːrtʃuː əv/

    because of; on the strength of; by reason of (formal)

    “By virtue of his experience, he was appointed team leader.”