Effect Verb Chunks: Express Cause and Result Naturally in English
Many students can explain cause and effect using simple sentences like: Because he worked hard, he succeeded. This is correct—but in advanced English, it sounds basic and repetitive . In real communication, especially in academic writing and speaking, we often use effect verb chunks to express cause and consequence more precisely. As a teacher in Nepal , I frequently notice that students: rely too much on because / so avoid verb-based structures struggle to sound formal and varied This is where effect verb chunks become powerful. Effect verb chunks are patterns that show how one action leads to another . Instead of saying: Students could use their cellphones during lunch Say: The school allowed students to use their cellphones during lunch. Now the sentence clearly shows: cause (the school’s decision) effect (students using phones) Common Learner Mistakes Before learning the correct patterns, let’s fix typical errors: ...