Attribution & Consequence: English Vocabulary List

following a specific law, regulation, or requirement

"Pursuant to the rules he was disqualified."

"Pursuant to the new regulations all employees must complete safety training by Friday."

considering a particular fact or circumstance

"In view of the facts."

"In view of recent events we have decided to increase security at all of our buildings."

because of a particular situation or information

"In the light of new evidence he was freed."

"In light of recent events we have decided to cancel the trip to the mountains."

from the perspective or responsibility of a particular individual or group

"It was a mistake on the part of the manager."

"There was a serious mistake on the part of the company and they apologized publicly."

if a specific situation or event occurs

"In case of fire leave the building."

"In case of fire please use the stairs and do not use the elevator."

as a reaction or answer to something

"In response to your letter I am writing back."

"In response to your question I can tell you that we are working on the problem."

if a particular situation occurs

"In the event of rain we will cancel."

"In the event of an emergency please remain calm and follow the instructions of the staff."

despite a challenging or difficult situation

"He smiled in the face of danger."

"She remained calm in the face of danger and helped everyone escape safely."

during a particular period or while something is happening

"He spoke in the midst of the chaos."

"In the midst of the storm they lost power and had to use candles for light."

at the starting point of a major development or change

"The company is on the cusp of success."

"The company is on the cusp of a major breakthrough that will change the industry."

very close to a particular state, situation, or event, often with the implication that it is about to happen or reach a certain point

"She was on the verge of tears."

"She was on the verge of tears when she heard the sad news about her friend."

in regard to what someone has said or written

"According to the teacher we have homework."

"According to the weather forecast it will rain tomorrow so bring an umbrella."