This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Change, Cause & Effect. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
primary cause
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the primary cause.
change the subject
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will change the subject.
bring back memories
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will bring back memories.
dramatic shift
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the dramatic shift.
change radically
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will change radically.
change dramatically
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will change dramatically.
switch channels
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will switch channels.
force for change
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the force for change.
lay out the results
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will lay out the results.
violence erupts
Violence erupts after tensions rise in the city.
show an increase
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will show an increase.
feel the full effect
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will feel the full effect.
show a fall
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will show a fall.
see a rise
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will see a rise.
riot erupts
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the riot erupts.
root cause
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the root cause.
have an effect on the proposed change
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will have an effect on the proposed change.
bring about significant change
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will bring about significant change.
show a rise
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will show a rise.
desired effect
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the desired effect.
ill effects
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the ill effects.
radical change
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the radical change.
stay the same
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will stay the same.
have a knock-on effect
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will have a knock-on effect.
sweeping change
In a change-management meeting, the situation was sweeping change.
dramatic change
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the dramatic change.
lead to unintended consequences
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will lead to unintended consequences.
cause any trouble
The short delay should not cause any trouble for passengers.
make changes
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will make changes.
sudden shift
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the sudden shift.