Exam 9: Cause and Effect

Place a C next to topic sentences for cause paragraphs. Place an E next to topic sentences for effect paragraphs. -____ The installation of our backyard pool attracted neighborhood kids, depleted our savings, and raised our property value.

Which of the following is not an effective transition for a cause paragraph?

If one cause leads to another, use _____.

Which of the following is not a word that signals effects?

Place a C next to topic sentences for cause paragraphs. Place an E next to topic sentences for effect paragraphs. -____ The taste, smell, and appearance of the food caused me to lose my appetite.

For each of the topic sentences, create four causes or four effects depending upon what is required. -Topic sentence: Having kids has changed my morning routine.

Place a C next to topic sentences for cause paragraphs. Place an E next to topic sentences for effect paragraphs. -____ The renovations improved the appearance of the museum.

For each of the topic sentences, create four causes or four effects depending upon what is required. -Topic sentence: Students do poorly in school for many reasons.

Write a cause-and-effect journal entry. -Write a journal entry about the reasons a particular event caused you to change your mind about something.

Try to have at least _____ causes or effects in your paragraph.

Saving the most important effect for last is using _____.

Write a cause-and-effect journal entry. -Write a journal entry explaining the reason why something is popular.

Which of the following is not a word that signals causes?

Place a C next to topic sentences for cause paragraphs. Place an E next to topic sentences for effect paragraphs. -____ I was not prepared for the results of buying a used car.

Place a C next to topic sentences for cause paragraphs. Place an E next to topic sentences for effect paragraphs. -____ Bertha's father established a curfew because she stayed out too late, neglected her studies, and ignored her chores.

When you are writing about the results of something, you are writing about _____.

Which of the following topics is appropriate for an effect paragraph?

Place a C next to topic sentences for cause paragraphs. Place an E next to topic sentences for effect paragraphs. -____ Moving to a large city changed my social behavior.

Which of the following topics is appropriate for a cause paragraph?

Write a cause-and-effect journal entry. -Write a journal entry about what causes you to like something or someone.