Business Cause Effect Language BE - Exercise Worksheet

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Cause & Effect Language

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

Malta's rise is largely due to its 40% cash rebate. The mechanism reimburses companies after filming, leading to a record 36 productions in 2025. International salaries rose so sharply that local directors could no longer compete for experienced crew.

Grammar Reference · Cause & Effect Language

Leading to /

Use a participle phrase to link cause and outcome. Malta raised its rebate, leading to a record number of productions.

As a result of / due

Formal prepositional phrases that introduce the cause. As a result of the rebate, production companies recover filming costs.

So … that

Expresses degree and consequence together. Salaries rose so sharply that local directors could not compete.

Common error

Do not add 'to' after 'caused' without a new subject. The rebate caused growth ✓ / caused to grow ✗

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Cause & Effect Language

1.The rebate was raised in 2019, a surge in international applications.

2. the generous incentive, Malta attracted 36 productions in 2025.

3.The road closures were disruptive ... residents submitted a formal complaint.

4.Strong financial incentives production companies to choose Malta over competitors.

5.International wages rose sharply, that Maltese directors could not afford experienced crew.

6.The cash rebate Malta's transformation from a seasonal location to a year-round film hub.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.The rebate increased. Malta attracted more productions.

2.The government invested in incentives. The industry generated four euros per euro spent.

3.International salaries were high. Local directors could not compete.

4.Malta offers a 40% rebate. Production companies recover a large share of costs.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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