Reason & result Flashcards
Reason for
The police asked him his reason for speeding through the town. When questioned, many racists cannot give a logical reason for their attitudes towards other racial groups.
Due to/ On account of/ Owing to
He failed his exam due to / on account of / owing to (these phrases have the same meaning as because of) his lack of revision,
Prompted him to
Verb
(of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling); Cause- Bring about: A persistent cough prompted him to seek professional medical help.
The soaring crime rate alarmed the police superintendent and prompted him to adopt a zero-tolerance policing policy.
With the aim of
Harangue
Verb Lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner: She started haranguing the crowd with the aim of starting a riot. The government raised the income tax rate with the aim of curbing inflation.
In order to
Revise
Verb
Re-examine and make alterations to (written or printed matter): He spent the whole weekend revising in order to pass his exams. The government raised the income tax rate in order to curb inflation.
So as not to
They came in quietly so as not to wake anyone.
The family was forced to economize so as not to go heavily into debt.
On the grounds that
He refused to lend anyone money on the grounds that people rarely repay a loan.
He was arrested on the grounds that he was a danger to others and himself.
Due to/ On account of/ Owing to
The bank manager refused to lend the company
more money on account of / due to / owing to its low turnover and poor sales history.
Due to/ On account of/ Owing to
Noun
The action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event; Presence- Presentment: The school was forced to close due to / on account of / owing to poor student attendance. The government raised the income tax rate on account of / due to / owing to the rapidly rising rate of inflation.
Motives for
Noun
A reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious; Reason- Motivation- What were your motives for upsetting me like that?
Effects of
What are the effects of a large earthquake?
Affect
Stress and overwork (excessive work) can affect different people in different ways.
The fumes from motor traffic affect people in many different ways.
Consequences of / Effects of
The army attacked without considering the consequences of / effects of its action. People often do things without considering the consequence of / effects of their actions.
As a consequence
Verb
Officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course; Sing on- Sing up- Apply- Register: He failed to send off his application form and as a consequence was unable to enroll for the course (as a consequence has the same meaning as as a result).
Ensue
Verb
Happen or occur afterward or as a result; Result- Follow- Develop- Stem- Arise: Riots and street fighting ensued when the police officers on trial were acquitted.
Panic buying ensued when the stock market crashed.
