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Cause and effect collocations

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The poor economy _________ the failure of the

company last year.

a)

contribute to

b)

contributed to

c)

result in

d)

results in

2.

Sylvie’s good health_________ her excellent

eating habits.

a)

was due to

b)

is due to

c)

is a factor in

d)

was a factor in

3.

A good diet __________ excellent health.

a)

stems from excellent health

b)

develops from

c)

is a factor in

d)

is caused by

4.

Tiredness and stress __________ many traffic

accidents.

a)

develop from

b)

arise from

c)

is due to

d)

are responsible for

5.

The hotel fire ________ an electrical problem.

a)

developed from

b)

brought about

c)

contributed to

d)

is responsible for

6.

Greenhouse gases _________ global warming.

a)

result in

b)

results in

c)

resulted in

d)

are resulted in

7.

My fight with my brother ________ a misunderstanding.

a)

is brought about by

b)

develops from

c)

developed from

d)

was brought about by

8.

4. The high price of gas _________ a petroleum

shortage.

a)

stems from

b)

bring about

c)

be responsible for

d)

is responsible for

9.

Eric’s carelessness ___________ his injury.

a)

arise from

b)

was responsible for

c)

be a factor in

d)

was caused by

10.

Harry’s love of history ___________ a childhood trip

to the museum.

a)

contributed to

b)

brought about

c)

was responsible for

d)

stemmed from

11.

Poverty __________ much of the crime in our society.

a)

be caused by

b)

develops from

c)

lead to

d)

contributes to

12.

The success of the book __________ the action-packed

plot.

a)

results in

b)

came from

c)

is responsible for

d)

was a factor in