Cause and Effect Flashcards

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What are some phrases that indicate cause-effect relationships?

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  • because of * caused by * cause of * reason for * attributed to * on account of * owing to * because

These phrases help to establish a connection between events or situations.

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List the modal verbs that indicate possibility.

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  • may * could * might * can

Modal verbs are used to express varying degrees of possibility.

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What are the categories of time and certainty?

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  • Always true * Present * Less certain present * Past * Less certain past

These categories help in understanding the level of certainty regarding time.

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Fill in the blank: The adverb ‘_______’ suggests a strong likelihood.

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[definitely]

‘Definitely’ indicates high certainty in a statement.

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Which adverb implies uncertainty?

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possibly

‘Possibly’ indicates that something may or may not be true.

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True or False: The adverb ‘certainly’ expresses doubt.

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False

‘Certainly’ is used to express assurance and confidence.

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What adverb can be used to express a moderate level of certainty?

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probably

‘Probably’ suggests that something is likely, but not guaranteed.

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Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘_______’ suggests a causal relationship.

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[attributed to]

This phrase is often used to explain the source of a result.

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What is the meaning of ‘on account of’?

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It indicates a reason or cause for something

Commonly used in both written and spoken English to explain causality.

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What is a phrase that can introduce a cause?

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There are several reasons for this. Firstly, …

This phrase can be used to present multiple reasons for a particular situation or outcome.

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What does ‘a key factor was…’ imply?

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‘key’ means ‘important’

This phrase highlights the significance of a specific factor in a cause-and-effect relationship.

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Which phrase indicates an effect?

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As a result, …

This phrase is commonly used to show the outcome of a particular cause.

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What is a consequence of a particular action?

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One consequence of this is that …

This phrase can be used to highlight a specific result stemming from an earlier action or decision.

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Fill in the blank: ‘There is a _______ of …’

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lack

This is the correct form to express insufficiency, as opposed to incorrect phrases.

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True or False: ‘They are lacking of …’ is a correct grammatical structure.

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False

The correct usage is either ‘there is a lack of …’ or ‘they are lacking in …’.

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What does ‘consequently, …’ signify?

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It indicates an effect resulting from a previous cause.

This phrase establishes a direct link between an action and its outcome.

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What is an alternative phrase to introduce a cause?

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This is due to …

This phrase can be used to explain the reason behind a particular situation.

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What does ‘this is a reflection of…’ indicate?

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It suggests that something is a representation or outcome of a prior factor.

This phrase can connect a situation to its underlying causes.

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What is the present form of ‘may’?

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May do

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What is the past form of ‘may’?

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May have done

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What is the passive form of ‘may’?

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May be done

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What is the past passive form of ‘may’?

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May have been caused

24
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What is the present form of ‘might’?

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What is the past form of ‘might’?

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Might have done

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What is the passive form of ‘might’?

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Might be done

27
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What is the past passive form of ‘might’?

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Might have been caused

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What is the present form of ‘can’?

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What is the past form of ‘can’?

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Could have done

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What is the passive form of ‘can’?

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Can be done

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What is the past passive form of ‘can’?

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Could have been done

32
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What is the present negative form of ‘may’?

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May not do

33
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What is the past negative form of ‘may’?

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May not have done

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What is the passive negative form of ‘may’?

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May not be done

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What is the past passive negative form of ‘may’?

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May not have been caused

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What is the present negative form of ‘might’?

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Might not do

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What is the past negative form of ‘might’?

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Might not have done

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What is the passive negative form of ‘might’?

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Might not be done

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What is the past passive negative form of ‘might’?

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Might not have been caused

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What is the present negative form of ‘can’?

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Can not (can’t) do

41
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What is the past negative form of ‘can’?

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Could not (couldn’t) have done

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What is the passive negative form of ‘can’?

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Can not (can’t) be done

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What is the past passive negative form of ‘can’?

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Could not (couldn’t) have been done

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What is the present negative form of ‘could’?

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Could not (couldn’t) do

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What is the past negative form of ‘could’?

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Could not (couldn’t) have done

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What is the passive negative form of ‘could’?

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Could not (couldn’t) be done

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What is the past passive negative form of ‘could’?

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Could not (couldn’t) have been done

48
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What is the first step in the process described?

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Find a subject

Identifying a specific topic to focus on is crucial for further investigation.

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What should be done after finding a subject?

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Find a question in the respective field

Formulating a relevant question guides the research direction.

50
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What aspects should be considered regarding the subject?

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Pay attention to the causes and contributions factors that contribute to something

Understanding underlying causes and contributing factors is essential for comprehensive analysis.