Grammatical Signals/Expressions

When you read this write-up, it discusses the reason for something and the result. This is the most common form of idea development.

• Cause-effect

• Problem-solution

• General-particular

• Claim-counterclaim

What type of writing discusses a broad topic by using specific details that support the topic?

• Cause-effect

• Problem-solution

• General-particular

• Claim-counterclaim

In this type of writing, the writer states his/her point or opinion or opposes others’ beliefs.

• Cause-effect

• Problem-solution

• General-particular

• Claim-counterclaim

Which of the following types of idea development presents a timely or important issue and provides answers to it?

• Cause-effect

• Problem-solution

• General-particular

• Claim-counterclaim

In this write-up, the topic sentence should identify a general view about a subject.

• Cause-effect

• Problem-solution

• General-particular

• Claim-counterclaim