the phrase "result in"

edison_chen_e_c · Sun Sep 30, 2007 15:24 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 · Sun Sep 30, 2007 16:43 pm *the phrase "result in"*

the answer is c
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Mister Micawber · Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:26 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 · Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:29 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?
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edison_chen_e_c · Mon Oct 01, 2007 15:19 pm *the phrase "result in"*

Mister Micawber · Mon Oct 01, 2007 15:50 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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