Cause & Effect Flashcards
Cause an uproar
A strong negative reaction/manifestation from the public
A political scandal can cause an uproar.
The singer caused a huge uproar when he announced he was leaving the band.
Cause for concern
Cause fro alarm
The growing number of teenagers dropping out of school is cause fro concern.
The rapid spread of the virus is cause for alarm.
(The word “alarm” is a little stronger and more urgent)
The increase in gang violence in the neighborhood is cause for alarm.
Cause for celebration
One the only positive collocations with cause!
The opening of the new school was cause for celebration in the community.
Main/primary cause
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Hidden/underlying cause
Keep in mind, while analyzing a problem, there may be hidden/underlying causes as well.
Food additives may be one of the underlying causes of the rising incidence of cancer.
Have an effect
Do not use the verb cause together with effect
Television has a strong effect on public opinion.
Significant impact
Profound impact
Another way to say a strong effect
Paulo Coelho’s books have had a profound impact on my life.
Short-term =!
Long-term effects
Visible effects =!
Subtle effects
Powerful effect =!
Minimal/negligible effect
Beneficial effect =!
Adverse effect
Main effect =!
Side effect
Preliminary results
The preliminary results are the early ones, and after more time passes, you’ll get the final results.
Concrete/tangible results
Results that obviously exist and can be proved are called concrete/tangible results, and a result that is impossible to avoid is an inevitable result.
The desired result
The results that you want
