Cause and Effect/ POV

What is the effect of traffic lights not working?

• A. Cars move more slowly

• B. Drivers take turns patiently

• C. Intersections become dangerous

• D. Roads become less crowded

What is the cause of students using candles instead of lights in the evening?

• There is no electricity to power the lights

• The lights are broken

• The candles are easier to use

• The candles are easier to use

Which sentence best describes the overall structure of the passage?

• The text uses a comparison structure to show how life with and without electricity differs.

• The text lists steps to fix problems caused by power outages.

• The text uses a cause-and-effect structure to explain how power outages affect daily life.

• The text uses chronological order to describe how electricity is restored.

How does the author organize the section "A Day of Inconvenience"?

• By comparing different problems caused by a lack of electricity.

• By listing a sequence of events in the order they happen.

• By describing the effects of one main problem.

• By providing solutions to the problems described.

What structure is used in the section about traffic problems caused by power outages?

• A. Comparison

• B. Cause/effect

• C. Problem/solution

• D. Chronology

How does the author use cause-and-effect structure to explain the role of electricity in daily life?

• By showing how losing electricity creates a chain of problems.

• By comparing different uses of electricity.

• By listing the steps required to restore power.

• By describing how electricity works in homes and schools.

Which text structure is used in the sentence: "Without electricity, even small tasks become challenges."?

• A. Cause/Effect

• B. Comparison

• C. Chronology

• D. Problem/Solution

Why does the author describe events in a sequence in the section "A Day of Inconvenience"?

• To show how problems build on each other throughout the day.

• To compare morning and evening routines.

• To explain how to fix electricity problems.

• To highlight different solutions to power loss.

How could you change the text structure to compare and contrast life with and without electricity?

• Rewrite the text to describe events in the order they happen during a power outage.

• Add a section that lists the benefits of electricity and compares them to the challenges of losing it.

• Include more examples of problems caused by power outages without offering solutions.

• Add a timeline showing when electricity was invented and how it evolved.

The word privilege contains the root "priv-" meaning private. What does the word privilege mean in this context?

• A. A responsibility everyone shares

• B. A special right or advantage

• C. A punishment for doing something wrong

• D. A rule that limits what you can do