Рекомендации авторов по подготовке к ОГЭ и ЕГЭ по английскому языку

Все эти глаголы можно перевести как вызывать, явиться причиной чего-либо, привести к чему-либо. Но какая же между ними разница?

Cause

Глагол cause используется только в отрицательном значении.
Может быть использован в Passive Voice.

cause death / cry / trouble / long delays / offence / obesity / problems for etc.

cause someone inconvenience / a problem / a lot of worry etc.

When someone does no exercise, this causes obesity.

In conclusion, I am convinced that the Internet does not cause problems for children.

Obesity is mainly caused by lack of exercise.

Lead to, result in, bring about

Фразовые глаголы lead to, result in и bring about более универсальны так как они используются как в отрицательном, так и в положительном значении.

lead to success / happiness / sadness / depression / disappointment / procrastination etc.

Не используется в Passive Voice.

They believe that young people judge each other based on what they wear, and that this leads to sadness or depression.

In addition, allowing students to go at their own speed leads to procrastination. Students need pressure from in-class deadlines.

From my point of view, watching TV does not lead to obesity.

result in damage / the death of / acid rain / economic growth, massive deforestation, environmental deterioration, conflict etc.

Не используется в Passive Voice.

This may result in reduced costs and economic growth.

It can result in massive deforestation and environmental deterioration.

bring about many changes, progress, peace, development, tension etc.

Может быть использован в Passive Voice.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes.

Many changes have been brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Желаем успехов!

Мадина Гаджиева
Елена Меджибовская