Let's learn how to use the word "result".
Alright! The next noun we are looking at is 'result'. The following patterns and expressions are
commonly used with the noun result.
_____(B) is a result of ___(A)
The result of __ (A) is ___ (B).
When/If ___, the result is ____(B)
Here are example sentences:
Air pollution is a result of
the burning of fossil fuels.
The result of deforestation
is a loss of natural habitat for various animals.
If the economy continues to
decline, the result will be the
deterioration of our standard of living.
Another word that has the similar meaning of result is "consequence".
However, the noun "consequence" is most frequently used to talk
about negative results of an action. It is commonly used with such words as
"adverse", "disastrous", "fatal", "harmful", "negative", "serious". For example, when people do something wrong, like robbing a
bank, the consequence will probably be prison time. When something occurs in
nature, like a tornado touching down, destruction might be a disastrous
consequence.
The following patterns and expressions are commonly used with the noun
consequence.
B is a consequence of A
When/If ___, the consequence is B
A has a consequence.
The consequence of A is B.
Here are example sentences:
Depletion of natural resources is a
consequence of rapid industrial development.
When humans exploit natural
resources, the consequence can
be the loss of natural habitats.
The exploitation of natural resources has serious consequences.
The consequences of oil
spills are disastrous to many plants and animal marine life.