A result is something that happens or is produced because of an action or event.

The idea

Use a result for one outcome and results for several. The result of the test names what produced it; as a result introduces a consequence.

Examples

  • The result of the test is ready.
  • We compared the results carefully.
  • The report explains the result of the survey.
  • The road was closed. As a result, the bus was late.
  • Her result improved after practice.
  • These results do not prove the cause.

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Watch out

A result may be associated with an event without proving its cause; describe the evidence carefully.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the plural after two. We compared two ___. (result / results)

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    results

    Results is plural after two.

  2. Choose the preposition before the test that produced the result. The result ___ the test is ready. (of / under)

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    of

    Of introduces the test that produced the result.

  3. Choose the phrase introducing the consequence. The road was closed. ___, the bus was late. (As a result / For example)

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    As a result

    As a result introduces the consequence.

Use it today

Describe an action and its result using as a result.