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What is As a result?
I. What is As a result?
What is As a result? According to the Cambridge dictionary, this is an idiom in English meaning 'therefore, thus, as a consequence (a conclusion after some mentioned action)'. For example:
- Alex sprained his wrist and, as a result, he will not be playing in the tournament. (Alex bị bong gân cổ tay và kết quả là anh ấy sẽ không tham gia thi đấu.)
- It is raining cats and dogs, as a result, I decided to work from home. (Trời đang mưa như trút nước nên tôi quyết định làm việc ở nhà.)
II. What is As a result of?
What is As a result of? According to the Cambridge dictionary, this is a phrase in English meaning: 'because of'. For example:
- Profits have declined as a result of the recent drop in sales. (Lợi nhuận đã giảm do doanh số bán hàng giảm gần đây.)
- As a result of the accident, Lam suffered permanent brain damage. (Hậu quả của vụ tai nạn là Lam bị tổn thương não vĩnh viễn.)
III. The most common use of As a result
As a result often functions as an adverbial phrase connector, used to indicate cause-effect relationships. For example:
- Nam fell asleep after drinking too much hot chocolate. As a result, he had the strangest dream. (Nam ngủ thiếp đi sau khi uống quá nhiều sôcôla nóng. Kết quả là anh có một giấc mơ vô cùng kỳ lạ.)
- Tom was late. As a result, he didn't catch the bus. (Nam đi trễ. Kết quả là anh ấy đã không bắt được xe buýt.)
IV. Words/Phrases/Structures Equivalent to As a result
So in English, how many words/phrases/structures are equivalent to As a result? Let's explore the list of synonyms along with examples below with Mytour!
| Từ/cụm từ/cấu trúc tương đương | Ví dụ |
| Therefore | The Smith’s team were unable to get funding and therefore had to abandon the project. (Nhóm của Smith không thể nhận được tài trợ và do đó phải từ bỏ dự án.) |
| Hence | A better working environment improves people’s performance, and hence productivity. (Một môi trường làm việc tốt hơn sẽ cải thiện hiệu suất của mọi người và từ đó nâng cao năng suất.) |
| Thus | The writers claim that the book constitutes “the first sequential exposition of events and thus of the history of the revolution”. (Các tác giả cho rằng cuốn sách tạo thành "sự trình bày một cách tuần tự đầu tiên về các sự kiện và cũng về lịch sử của cuộc cách mạng".) |
| Consequently | Lisa spent most of her money in the first week and consequently had very little to eat by the end of the holiday. (Lisa đã tiêu gần hết số tiền của mình trong tuần đầu tiên và do đó cô còn rất ít tiền để ăn vào cuối kỳ nghỉ.) |
| As a consequence (of) | Andy was given a traffic ticket as a consequence of running the red light. (Andy đã bị phạt giao thông do vượt đèn đỏ.) |
| Accordingly | Surveys suggest that these shows are not what most people want to watch. Accordingly, one network is now scheduling a made-for-TV movie every Sunday night. (Các cuộc khảo sát cho thấy rằng những chương trình này không phải là điều mà phần đông muốn xem. Do đó, một mạng truyền hình hiện đang lên lịch phát sóng một bộ phim truyền hình vào mỗi Chủ Nhật.) |
V. Distinguish Between As a result and As a result of
So what are the differences between As a result and As a result of, and how do we distinguish their usage? Let's explore with Mytour right below!
| As a result | As a result of | |
| Ý nghĩa | Kết quả | Bởi vì. |
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VI. Practice Exercises with Answers
Below, let's practice with Mytour on 2 exercises to understand and remember better the usage of these two structures!
1. Exercise
Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer for the following questions:
- _______ his hard work, he was promoted to a managerial position.
- As a result of
- As a result
- She studied diligently for the exam, and _______, she scored the highest marks in her class.
- As a result of
- As a result
- _______ of the heavy rain, the outdoor event was canceled.
- As a result of
- As a result
- The company invested in new technology, and _______, their productivity increased significantly.
- As a result of
- As a result
- _______ the economic downturn, many businesses had to lay off employees.
- As a result of
- As a result
- He neglected his health, and _______, he suffered from a serious illness.
- As a result of
- As a result
Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences using the words in the right column:
2. Answer
Exercise 1:
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- B
- A
- B
- A
- B
Exercise 2:
- As a result of his dedication, he succeeded in his career.
- The team worked late into the night; as a result, they completed the project on time.
- he won the championship as a result of her rigorous training
- As a result of his lack of Mytouraration, he failed the exam.
- The school was closed as a result of the heavy snowfall.
- The company introduced eco-friendly practices, as a result, its carbon footprint was reduced.
We hope the article above has helped Mytourpies understand clearly about the meaning, structure, usage, and differences between As a result. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below, and Mytour will respond as soon as possible!
