explanatory/outcome frame · neutral

One notable consequence is + Noun/that clause

Band 5-6task2speaking

Introduce an important effect or outcome related to a situation discussed.

Examples

One notable consequence is the migration of young people to larger cities.

One notable consequence is that healthcare systems become overstretched.

One notable consequence is higher property prices in urban areas.

Band 8 sentence

One notable consequence is that urban sprawl has increased commuting times and eroded community cohesion.

Collocations

  • One notable consequence is + the rise in demand for housing
  • One notable consequence is that + clause

Word family

consequence nounconsequent adjective

Common mistakes

One notable consequence is that many people has to relocate.One notable consequence is that many people have to relocate.

One notable consequence are higher prices.One notable consequence is higher prices.

Say it for a higher band

5The result is + Noun6A notable outcome is + Noun/that clause7+One notable consequence is + Noun/that clause

Synonyms

A significant consequence is + Noun/that clause

Easily confused

One significant effect is + Noun/that clause

One significant effect is increased traffic during holidays.

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