the phrase "result in"

Edison_Chen_e_c · #1 (permalink) Sun Sep 30, 2007 14:24 pm *the phrase "result in"*

A smile and a sincere heart often ______ making new friends.

(A)cause from
(B)bring out
(C)result in
(D)lead in

Why not other answers? Aren't they with the same meaning?

Lost_Soul · #2 (permalink) Sun Sep 30, 2007 15:43 pm *the phrase "result in"*

the answer is c

Mister Micawber · #3 (permalink) Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:26 am *the phrase "result in"*

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The other answers do not collocate with the -ing form ('making'), Edison.
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Lost_Soul · #4 (permalink) Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:29 am *the phrase "result in"*

Hi, MM

Maybe "lead to" would work?
A smile and a sincere heart often lead to making new friends.

What do you think?

Edison_Chen_e_c · #5 (permalink) Mon Oct 01, 2007 14:19 pm *the phrase "result in"*

Mister Micawber · #6 (permalink) Mon Oct 01, 2007 14:50 pm *the phrase "result in"*

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'Lead to' is not a given choice. There are likely many other verbs + particles that would fit the blank too.
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