Cause and effect collocations

The poor economy _________ the failure of the

company last year.

• contribute to

• contributed to

• result in

• results in

Sylvie’s good health_________ her excellent

eating habits.

• was due to

• is due to

• is a factor in

• was a factor in

A good diet __________ excellent health.

• stems from excellent health

• develops from

• is a factor in

• is caused by

Tiredness and stress __________ many traffic

accidents.

• develop from

• arise from

• is due to

• are responsible for

The hotel fire ________ an electrical problem.

• developed from

• brought about

• contributed to

• is responsible for

Greenhouse gases _________ global warming.

• result in

• results in

• resulted in

• are resulted in

My fight with my brother ________ a misunderstanding.

• is brought about by

• develops from

• developed from

• was brought about by

4. The high price of gas _________ a petroleum

shortage.

• stems from

• bring about

• be responsible for

• is responsible for

Eric’s carelessness ___________ his injury.

• arise from

• was responsible for

• be a factor in

• was caused by

Harry’s love of history ___________ a childhood trip

to the museum.

• contributed to

• brought about

• was responsible for

• stemmed from