Transitions for Cause and Effect
Learn to identify and apply transitions that demonstrate cause-and-effect relationships. Practice connecting reasons with their outcomes using appropriate signal words.
Questions
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MultiChoice
Paragraph 1 discusses heavy rainfall for three days. Paragraph 2 describes the town river overflowing its banks. Which transition fits best?
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Paragraph 1 notes that the basketball team practiced every afternoon. Paragraph 2 notes their victory in the finals. Which transition fits best?
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Paragraph 1 explains that the winter was unusually warm. Paragraph 2 explains why the local ski resort had to close early. Which transition works best?
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Paragraph 1 mentions power going out across the neighborhood. Paragraph 2 mentions ice cream melting in freezers. Which transition connects these paragraphs?
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Paragraph 1 details the lack of honeybees pollinating flowers. Paragraph 2 details the reduced apple crop harvest. Which transition word fits best?
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Paragraph 1 explains clearing forests for farmland. Paragraph 2 explains native songbirds losing nesting habitats. Which transition best connects cause to effect?
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Paragraph 1 describes a new recycling program introduced in town. Paragraph 2 describes landfill waste dropping by 30 percent. Which transition fits best?
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Paragraph 1 details a sudden frost hitting citrus groves. Paragraph 2 details orange prices climbing rapidly. Which transition best links cause and effect?
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Paragraph 1 discusses neglecting maintenance on the bus engine. Paragraph 2 discusses the bus breaking down on the highway. Which transition works best?
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Paragraph 1 outlines eating balanced meals and exercising. Paragraph 2 outlines improved energy levels and stamina. Which transition phrase fits best?
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Paragraph 1 describes forgetting to set an alarm clock. Paragraph 2 describes missing the morning school bus. Which transition best connects these ideas?
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Paragraph 1 notes severe soil erosion along the riverbank. Paragraph 2 notes trees collapsing into the water. Which transition phrase works best?