Deck 9: Cause and Effect

Question 1

When you are writing about the reasons for something, you are writing about _____.

A) definitions
B) effects
C) causes
D) processes

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

A) effects
B) causes
C) categories
D) descriptions

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

A) why people commit crimes
B) why I attend college
C) causes of unemployment
D) causes of disease

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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

A) effects of immunization
B) effects of recycling
C) effects of violence on children
D) effects of recycling in my neighborhood

Question 5

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

A) three
B) five
C) six
D) two

Question 6

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

A) reasons
B) why
C) impact
D) motives

Question 7

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

A) because
B) changed
C) intentions
D) reasons

Question 8

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

A) results
B) intentions
C) consequences
D) improved

Question 9

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

A) threatened
B) changed
C) impact
D) why

Question 10

If you are writing about some immediate and some long-range effects, you should discuss the effects in _____.

A) time order
B) emphatic order
C) logical order
D) step-by-step order

Question 11

If one cause leads to another, use _____.

A) time order
B) emphatic order
C) logical order
D) step-by-step order

Question 12

Saving the most important effect for last is using _____.

A) time order
B) emphatic order
C) logical order
D) mixed order

Question 13

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

A) because
B) due to
C) for this reason
D) consequently

Question 14

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

A) since
B) as a result
C) therefore
D) in consequence

Question 15

When writers plan a cause or effect paragraph, they should ask themselves whether their topic sentence _____.

A) states a basis for classification
B) is creative enough
C) indicates whether their paragraph is about causes or effects
D) contains enough details

Question 16

Place a C next to topic sentences for cause paragraphs. Place an E next to topic sentences for effect paragraphs.
-____ I was overwhelmed by the consequences of working part time while attending college.

Question 17

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.

Question 18

Place a C next to topic sentences for cause paragraphs. Place an E next to topic sentences for effect paragraphs.
-____ The mayor had several motives for canceling the fundraiser.

Question 19

Place a C next to topic sentences for cause paragraphs. Place an E next to topic sentences for effect paragraphs.
-____ Teens experiment with drugs because of peer pressure, low self-esteem, and curiosity.

Question 20

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.

Question 21

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.

Question 22

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.

Question 23

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.

Question 24

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.

Question 25

Place a C next to topic sentences for cause paragraphs. Place an E next to topic sentences for effect paragraphs.
-____ Martha and Ted have several reasons for adopting a child.

Question 26

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.

Question 27

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.

Question 28

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

Question 29

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

Question 30

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.