Cause and Effect Flashcards
What are some phrases that indicate cause-effect relationships?
- 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.
List the modal verbs that indicate possibility.
- may * could * might * can
Modal verbs are used to express varying degrees of possibility.
What are the categories of time and certainty?
- Always true * Present * Less certain present * Past * Less certain past
These categories help in understanding the level of certainty regarding time.
Fill in the blank: The adverb ‘_______’ suggests a strong likelihood.
[definitely]
‘Definitely’ indicates high certainty in a statement.
Which adverb implies uncertainty?
possibly
‘Possibly’ indicates that something may or may not be true.
True or False: The adverb ‘certainly’ expresses doubt.
False
‘Certainly’ is used to express assurance and confidence.
What adverb can be used to express a moderate level of certainty?
probably
‘Probably’ suggests that something is likely, but not guaranteed.
Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘_______’ suggests a causal relationship.
[attributed to]
This phrase is often used to explain the source of a result.
What is the meaning of ‘on account of’?
It indicates a reason or cause for something
Commonly used in both written and spoken English to explain causality.
What is a phrase that can introduce a cause?
There are several reasons for this. Firstly, …
This phrase can be used to present multiple reasons for a particular situation or outcome.
What does ‘a key factor was…’ imply?
‘key’ means ‘important’
This phrase highlights the significance of a specific factor in a cause-and-effect relationship.
Which phrase indicates an effect?
As a result, …
This phrase is commonly used to show the outcome of a particular cause.
What is a consequence of a particular action?
One consequence of this is that …
This phrase can be used to highlight a specific result stemming from an earlier action or decision.
Fill in the blank: ‘There is a _______ of …’
lack
This is the correct form to express insufficiency, as opposed to incorrect phrases.
True or False: ‘They are lacking of …’ is a correct grammatical structure.
False
The correct usage is either ‘there is a lack of …’ or ‘they are lacking in …’.
What does ‘consequently, …’ signify?
It indicates an effect resulting from a previous cause.
This phrase establishes a direct link between an action and its outcome.
What is an alternative phrase to introduce a cause?
This is due to …
This phrase can be used to explain the reason behind a particular situation.
What does ‘this is a reflection of…’ indicate?
It suggests that something is a representation or outcome of a prior factor.
This phrase can connect a situation to its underlying causes.
What is the present form of ‘may’?
May do
What is the past form of ‘may’?
May have done
What is the passive form of ‘may’?
May be done
What is the past passive form of ‘may’?
May have been caused
What is the present form of ‘might’?
Might do
