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Below in each of the questions are given two statements I and II.

These statements may be either


independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these
statements may be the effect of the other statements. Read both the statements and decide which
of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.

Mark answer

 (A) If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.


 (B) If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
 (C) If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
 (D) If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
 (E) If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

1. Statements:

1. Standard of living among the middle class society is constantly going up since part of
few years.
2. Indian Economy is observing remarkable growth.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Since the standard of living among the middle class society is constantly going up so Indian
Economy is observing remarkable growth.
2. Statements:

1. The meteorological Department has issued a statement mentioning deficient rainfall


during monsoon in many parts of the country.
2. The Government has lowered the revised estimated GDP growth from the level of
earlier estimates.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

3. Statements:

1. The staff of Airport Authorities called off the strike they were observing in protest
against privatization.
2. The staff of Airport Authorities went on strike anticipating a threat to their jobs.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

4. Statements:

1. A huge truck overturned on the middle of the road last night.


2. The police had cordoned of entire area in the locality this morning for half of the day.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Since a huge truck overturned on the middle of the road last night, so, the police had cordoned
off the entire area in the locality last morning for half of the day.
5. Statements:

1. Importance of Yoga and exercise is being realized by all sections of the society.
2. There is an increasing awareness about health in the society particularly among middle
ages group of people.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option B

Explanation:

As the awareness about health in the society is increasing particularly among middle-aged
group of people, the importance of Yoga and exercise is being realized by all sections of the
society.
6. Statements:

1. The prices of food grains and other essential commodities in the open market have
risen sharply during the past three months.
2. The political party in opposition has given a call for general strike to protest against the
government's economic policy.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Since the prices of food grains and other essential commodities in the open market have been
raised sharply during the past three months, so the political party in opposition has given a call
for general strike to protest against the government's economic policy.
7. Statements:

1. The Government has decided to hold a single entrance test for admission to all the
medical colleges in India.
2. The State Government has debarred students from other States to apply for the seats in
the medical colleges in the State.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option E

Explanation:

Both the statements are effects of some common cause


8. Statements:

1. Large number of Primary Schools in the rural areas is run by only one teacher.
2. There has been a huge dropout from the primary schools in rural areas.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Since large numbers of primary schools in the rural areas are run by only one teacher so there
has been a huge dropout from the Primary Schools in rural areas.
9. Statements:

1. The employees of the biggest bank in the country have given an indefinite strike call
starting from the third of the next month.
2. The employees of the Central Government have withdrawn their week long
demonstrations.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Both the statements are effects of the different causes.
0. Statements:

1. Police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the unlawful gathering of large number of


people.
2. The citizens' forum called a general strike in protest against the police atrocities.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option A

Explanation:

As, police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the unlawful gathering of large number of
people, the citizens forum called a general strike against the police atrocities.

11. Statements:

1. The farmers have decided against selling their Kharif crops to the Government
agencies.
2. The Government has reduced the procurement price of Kharif crops starting from the
last month to the next six months.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Since the government has reduced the procurement price of Kharif crops starting from the
last months to the next six months, therefore, the farmers have decided against selling their
Kharif crops to the Government agencies.
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12. Statements:
1. Many people visited the religious place during the week-end.
2. Few people visited the religious place during the week days.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option E

Explanation:

Both the statements I and II are the effects of some common cause.
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13. Statements:

1. All the schools in the area had to be kept closed for most part of the week.
2. Many parents have withdrawn their children from the local schools.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option E

Explanation:

Both the statements are effects of some common cause.


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14. Statements:

1. The literacy rate in the district has been increasing for the last four years.
2. The district administration has conducted extensive training programme for the
workers involved in the literacy drive.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option B

Explanation:

As the district administration has conducted extensive training programme for the workers
involved in the literacy drive, therefore, the literacy in the district has been increasing for the
last four years.
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15. Statements:

1. The car manufacturing companies have recently increased the prices of mid-sized
cars.
2. The Government recently increased the duty on mid-sized cars.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Since the government has recently increased the duty on mid-sized cars, therefore, the car
manufacturing companies have recently increased the prices of mid-sized cars.

16. Statements:

1. The university officers have decided to conduct last examination every year in
March/April in order to announce the result at proper time.
2. In past the result was declared late by the University due to the lack of number of
examiners.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Since in the past the result was declared late by university, it has decided to conduct the
examination in March/April in order to announce the result at proper time.
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17. Statements:

1. The State Government has announced special tax package for the new industries to be
set-up in the State.
2. Last year the State Government had hiked the taxes for all industrial activities in the
State.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Because due to hike of taxes last year the State Government has announced special tax
package the new industries to be set up in the State.
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18. Statements:

1. The government has allowed private airline companies in India to operate to overseas
destinations.
2. The national air carrier has increased its flights to overseas destinations.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

Since the Government has allowed private airline companies in India to operate to overseas,
so the national air carrier has increased its flights to overseas destinations.
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19. Statements:

1. The Government has imported large quantities of sugar as per trade agreement with
other countries.
2. The prices of sugar in the domestic market have fallen sharply in the recent months.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Since the Government has imported large quantities of sugar as per trade agreement with
other countries, therefore, the prices of the sugar in the domestic market have fallen sharply
in the recent months.
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20. Statements:

1. Many people in the area are reported to be suffering from Malaria.


2. Private Medical Practitioners in the area have decided to close their clinics for few
days.

A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
.
B.Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes. Because spreading malaria or
to be suffering from malaria may be due to mosquitoes or dirtiness. But the decision of
private medical practitioners to close the clinics may be due to other causes

Tommy was late to the concert since the road was flooded and he had to take a detour. What type of
conflict is this?

Internal conflict

External conflict

Grade 3 Problem and Solution

Some stories might have more than one problem and solution.

True

False

Grade 8 Problem and Solution

Identify the type of conflict in the the following sentence:

"The cinders and embers began falling on us, stinging and smarting like ants."

Man vs. Man

Man vs. Self

Man vs. Society

Man vs. Nature

Grade 8 Problem and Solution

Determine which type of conflict is represented in the following passage:


"He's not foreign! He was born in this country just like you were."

"Doesn't matter. We don't want him here."

Man vs Man

Man vs Self

Man vs Society

Man vs Nature

Grade 8 Problem and Solution

Determine which type of conflict is represented in the following passage:

"I think I'll have to expand my musical appreciation to opera too, because this dude is just too fine to
pass up."

Man vs Man

Man vs Self

Man vs Society

Man vs Nature

Grade 2 Problem and Solution

Henry was very hungry. He went to the kitchen to get something to eat. His mom said, "Henry, dinner is
almost ready. Why don't you play outside and I will tell you when it is time to eat." Henry went outside
and kicked a ball. Soon his mom called him in for dinner. It was hot dog night. Henry was happy and ate
all of his dinner.

What was the problem in the story?

Henry went to the Kitchen.


Henry kicked a ball.

Henry was very hungry.

It was hot dog night.

Grade 10 Problem and Solution

An internal conflict takes place when one character battles another.

True

False

Grade 6 Problem and Solution CCSS: CCRA.R.2, RL.6.2

What is the major conflict in the story?

The kids are trying to see whether or not Bigfoot is by the dam.

The kids can't decide if they want to pull a prank on Mr. McAfree.

The kids have to sneak back home without their father noticing.

The kids have to decide whether or not they will obey their dad.

Grade 4 Problem and Solution

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Why did Emily want to enter the costume contest?

to wear a cool costume

to win $100

to impress her friends

to celebrate Halloween

Grade 8 Problem and Solution


Identify the type of conflict in the the following passage:

Two-Bit's eyes got narrow and I was afraid he was going to start something. I don't like to hear women
get sworn at, even if they deserve it. "No wonder he hates your guts," Two-Bit snapped.

Man vs Man

Man vs Self

Man vs Society

Man vs Nature

Grade 2 Problem and Solution

Why did Mr. Bunny enter the garden?

to gather onions

to tease the cat

to find Benjamin Bunny

to talk to Mr. McGregor

Grade 3 Problem and Solution

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Why did the cat pretend his master was drowning in the river?

to help catch a fish

to get the king to notice him

to make his master look weak

to cause the princess to become worried

Grade 3 Problem and Solution


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The cat tricked the ogre into becoming a mouse, and then ate him. How did this solve his problem?

The castle had no owner, so the cat's master could claim it.

The ogre liked to eat cats, so he could not eat anymore.

The cat was hungry, so he used the mouse as food.

The king hated mice, so the cat helped him feel safe.

Grade 2 Problem and Solution

What did Mr. Bunny do to the cat?

locked her in the shed

bribed her with mice

gave her some milk

kissed her nose

Grade 3 Problem and Solution

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The cat said he could help his master fix his problems. What items did he request?

a bag and boots

a bowl of milk and some meat

a mouse and cheese

a warm bed and hot fire

Grade 5 Problem and Solution

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What was Noah's problem?

He had to build an ark.

He needed all of the trees cut down.

He had too many animals to care for.

He could not find an ax to cut down the tree.

Grade 5 Problem and Solution

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Noah said Paul Bunyan worked at a snail's pace. This made Paul Bunyan

work slower.

work faster.

quit the job.

hire more help.

Grade 8 Problem and Solution

Determine the type of conflict in the following passage:

"For a second I didn't know where I was. You know how it is, when you wake up in a strange place and
wonder where in the world you are, ..."

Man vs Man

Man vs Self

Man vs Society

Man vs Nature

Grade 3 Problem and Solution


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What problem did the youngest son have with the cat?

He was allergic to cats.

The cat was not very nice.

He thought the cat was a worthless inheritance.

The cat did not like to catch birds and mice.

Grade 4 Problem and Solution

If Seth lacks friends, what should he do?

phone his friends

send e-mail messages to his friends

try to make new friends

plan some activities to do with his friends

Identify the type of conflict in the the following passage:


"I had a nightmare the night of Mom and Dad's funeral. I'd had nightmares and wild dreams
every once in a while when I was little, but nothing like this one."

1. Man vs Man
2. Man vs Self
3. Man vs Society
4. Man vs Nature

What type of conflict is this? I am so confused. I am not sure if I should join the drama club or join the
track team. What should I do?

man vs. nature

man vs. man

man vs. society

man vs. self


In order to survive, the Plains Indians drew upon all of their skills and intelligence to hunt and make use
of the buffalo. Once conquered, the buffalo provided hides that were used for clothing and moccasins.
The pelts of the buffalo necks were used to make shields and bellies became cooking vessels. The bones
were used as tools and the ribs became sleds. The bones and hair became toys and ornaments for
headdresses and clothing. Life during the harsh winters became bearable for the Indians when they
solved their problem with the help of the buffalo.

What is the text structure? Problem/Solution

Heather can't decide whether or not to do her homework or watch a movie. What is she experiencing?

man vs. nature conflict

man vs. man conflict

man vs. self conflict

man vs. society conflict

Identify the type of conflict in the the following passage:


"I stared at the newspaper. On the front page of the second section was the headline: JUVENILE
DELINQUENTS TURN HEROES."

1. Man vs Man
2. Man vs Self
3. Man vs Society
4. Man vs Nature

Grade 7 Problem and Solution


The students in math class are struggling to perform well on tests, despite studying beforehand.
When asked why they are struggling, the students express that the material they study is never on
the test. In addressing this problem, the teacher decides to:

1. make a test study guide.


2. ignore the student concerns.
3. change the homework assignments.
4. tell the students to re-do their homework.

Grade 6 Problem and Solution


What kind of conflict is this? John and Marc were arguing over who won the game. The
argument led into the boys getting into a physical fight, and they both got suspended from
school.

1. man vs. man


2. man vs. nature
3. man vs. society
4. man vs. sel

What type of conflict is this? We ran to the basement to stay safe from the lightning and wind of the
storm. As we were in the basement, we heard the strong wind gusts, and a tree hit the house.

man vs. man

man vs. nature

man vs. society

man vs. self

Grade 7 Problem and Solution

Kayla and Sam both wanted to start up a cooking club after school. Kayla wanted the club to make
cupcakes. Sam wanted the club to make cakes.

What is the most appropriate solution to the problem?

The girls should give up on starting a club.

The girls should both start up their own club and make what they want.

The girls should start a club that makes both cake and cupcakes.

The girls should fight over it, and whoever wins should make what they want to make.

Markae hated math class, and he always became sleepy during class. Markae spent all of his time day
dreaming in the back of the classroom in math, until he would finally fall asleep. His math teacher
always yells at him for being asleep. Markae does care about his grade, but he finds it hard to
concentrate.

What would be the most appropriate solution to Markae's problem?


Drink a lot of water before class.

Eat a large lunch.

Always have a big breakfast on the mornings he has math.

Start sitting in the front of the room so that you will stay awake

Angel wants to join her local community service volunteer group, but her Mom thinks her grades are too
low. Angel decides that she will work hard to bring her grades up so that her Mom will allow her to join
the group. When Angel brought her grades up to straight A's her Mom was happy to let her join the
organization.

What was Angel's problem?

Her Mom wanted to be a part of the volunteer group but Angel was embarrassed of her Mom.

Angel wanted to volunteer for a group but they did not have any spaces.

Her Mom would not allow her to join a volunteer group because her grades were low.

Angel got a job as a volunteer which left her no time to study.

Grade 7 Problem and Solution

Which of the following could be an example of internal conflict?

A character is attacked by jealous girlfriend

A character agonizes (struggles) over whether or not to cheat on a test

A character is injured by a tornado

A character gets in a car wreck

Grade 8 Problem and Solution CCSS: CCRA.R.3, RL.8.3

Wilbur was the most popular pig in the farm, until one gloomy day a horse named Alfred came. He was
big, brown, and silky hair. Alfred was loud and too friendly. Every animal in the farm wanted to be like
him. Wilbur was jealous. His owner fed Alfred better, rode him and spent more time with him than with
Wilbur. Alfred tried really hard to be his friend, but Wilbur didn't like him. Until one rainy morning,
Wilbur got sick and his owner was too busy to care, and Alfred took care of him by giving him water, a
warm blanket and attention. Wilbur thanked him and decided to give him a chance.
How did Alfred solve his problem of how to become Wilbur's friend?

Annoyed him

Took his attention

Ignored him

Took care of him

Devontae wants to be a part of the football team, but he also wants to have time to spend with his
girlfriend. His girlfriend always complains because he is at a game on Friday nights when she wants to go
on dates. Devontae decides that instead of messing up his football career he is going to dump his
girlfriend.

What is the solution that Devontae comes up with for his problem?

Devontae decides to dump his girlfriend.

Devontae decides to give up playing football.

Devontae tries to reason with his girlfriend about his commitment to the team.

Devontae decides to take his girlfriend out on days other than game days.

Grade 8 Problem and Solution

Identify the type of conflict in the the following passage:

"And tonight . . . people get hurt in rumbles, maybe killed. I'm sick of it because it doesn't do any good.
You can't win, you know that, don't you?"

Man vs Man

Man vs Self

Man vs Society

Man vs Nature

Grade 9 Problem and Solution


A struggle against another person or some outside force is called .

internal conflict

struggling conflict

main conflict

external conflict

Grade 7 Problem and Solution

Mikayla wants to try out for track, but she likes to have time to study after school. Track meets on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Mikayla feels worried that track will start to take up too much of her
time.

Based on the passage what is Mikayla's problem?

She wants to join track but she thinks it will be too hard.

She wants to study but her friends are pressuring her to try track.

She wants to have time for studying, but she also wants to join track.

She wants to be on the track team but the coach dislikes her

Jasmine hit Andrew with the ball on purpose. When she found out how badly he was hurt, she felt bad.
This is an example of:

Internal conflict

External conflict

Internal and external conflict

Grade 7 Problem and Solution

My parents had to think of a punishment for my sister after she got in trouble for fighting is an example
of:
Internal conflict

External conflict

Internal and external conflict

Grade 6 Problem and Solution CCSS: CCRA.R.3, RL.6.3

A boy in a novel can't seem to do well on his science tests. What is the best solution to his problem?

cheat on the next test

read the science book and notes

have someone read the book to him

get extra sleep

Grade 7 Problem and Solution CCSS: CCRA.R.3, RI.7.3

Asia is a student at BRMS. She needs to type up a paper for social studies class on a famous person from
African American History. She does not have a computer at home, but needs to find a way to complete
the assignment. Which of the following is NOT a possible solution?

Hand-write the assignment on lined paper.

Use one of the classroom computers after school.

Go to a friend's house and use his/her computer.

Go to the public library to type the assignment.

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