Standard 3C: Interaction of Ideas- Ana Cause and Effect

Reading Plus Standard 3C: Interaction of Ideas-

Analyzing Cause and Effect

Multiple Choice

The cause-and-effect technique helps readers get the “_________” of a text.

• who

• what

• when

• where

• why

Multiple Choice

The hot sun is the ____________ for the ice cream melting.

• Cause

• Effect

Multiple Choice

The melted ice cream is the

• cause

• effect

Multiple Choice

Another effect of riding a bike would be:

• Bikes get flat tires easily

• it could reduce pollution

• busses would be able to transport more people

• bus fare prices would increase

Multiple Choice

►Read each of the following text excerpts. Then indicate which kind of cause-and-effect relationship is being used in the excerpt.

The recent drought has damaged crops, resulting in shortages of some foods that has

led to higher prices at the supermarket.

• A. Simple Cause and Effect

• B. Cause and Multiple Effects

• C. Multiple Causes and Effect

• D. Cause and Effect Chain

Multiple Choice

Scientists report that the recent spike in air pollution is attributed to an increase of cars on the roads, higher outputs of factory pollutants, and emissions from coal-burning

facilities.

• A. Simple Cause and Effect

• B. Cause and Multiple Effects

• C. Multiple Causes and Effect

• D. Cause and Effect Chain

Multiple Choice

I had to get the mop and bucket when my younger sister spilled her glass of grape juice

on the floor.

• A. Simple Cause and Effect

• B. Cause and Multiple Effects

• C. Multiple Causes and Effect

• D. Cause and Effect Chain

Multiple Choice

The blizzard knocked out power, made roads slippery and dangerous, and forced most

people to stay home from work and school.

• A. Simple Cause and Effect

• B. Cause and Multiple Effects

• C. Multiple Causes and Effect

• D. Cause and Effect Chain

Multiple Choice

In each of the following examples, the first sentence is a cause. Choose A or B to indicate

which is an effect of the cause.

Energy demand is growing faster than resources can be found.

• A. Electricity usage has doubled in the last decade.

• B. Gasoline rationing is being implemented.

Multiple Choice

The American Bald Eagle was saved from extinction.

• A. Bald Eagle nests have been spotted in all 50 states.

• B. Bald Eagles eat small rodents and fish.

Open Ended

►Read the following text, then complete the Cause-and-Effect Chain.

The eruption of the volcano produced at least eight ash flows, which covered much of the island in ash up to 40 inches thick. The acidic ash destroyed crops, clogged irrigation ditches, and entered lakes, rivers, and streams. Water evaporated from the bodies of water,

then returned to the Earth in the form of acid.

Cause:

Effect/Cause:

Effect/Cause:

Effect: