Clause = a part/section of a sentence
Cause = Something that produces a result (Heavy rain was the cause of the flood.)
#IELTSTip Use ‘which + verb’ to combine cause and result sentences. Try our #IELTSInteractive exercise here: https://t.co/tvL6SXyJhR
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- We can use which clauses to express results.
- The which clause must follow the main clause which expresses the cause.
- We use a verb after which
- The two clauses are separated with a comma.
(Bonus: Can you spot the result clause in the previous sentence?)
Exercise 1
1. I have to check my spelling after I write something. This slows down my writing.
To turn this into one sentence with a which clause we can write:
I have to check my spelling after I write something, which slows down my writing.
Complete the Sentences with ‘Which’
2. | The internet provides a huge amount of information. This makes it very easy for students to research topics they are unfamiliar with. |
The internet provides a huge amount of makes it very easy for students to research topics they are unfamiliar with. | |
3. | There is a lot of crime in inner city neighbourhoods. Many people want to move out of inner city neighbourhoods. |
There is a lot of crime in inner city many people want to move out. | |
4. | Robots are replacing people in factories. There are less manufacturing jobs. |
Robots are replacing people in there are less manufacturing jobs. | |
5. | The internet makes it possible for many people to work from home. This reduces expenses and worker stress. |
The internet makes it possible for many people to work from reduces expenses and worker stress. | |
6. | The problem is caused by a lack of training. This stops workers from completing projects to deadline. |
The problem is caused by a lack of stops workers from completing projects to deadline. | |
7. | People today expect instant responses. Consequently people’s attention spans are shortened. |
People today expect instant people’s attention spans. |
Exercise 2
What are the causes for this? What effects does this have?
Write 250 words.
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