READING AND WRITING WEEK 3 ASSESSMENT CAUSE AND EFFECT PARAGRAPH

1) Which among the following statements show a cause-effect  In the paragraph developed by cause and effect, the writer points out
relationship? the relationship between certain events or situations and their
consequences.
a) Classical music and popular music both share many aspects of musical
EXAMPLES
language.
b) Classical music puts students in a heightened emotional state and 1. Since many buffalo were killed. Therefore, buffaloes became extinct.
makes them more receptive to information. 2. Because we received seven inches of rain every four hours under those
c) The difference in volume between the loudest and the softest moments circumstances, the roads were closed.
is greater in classical music than in pop. It is used to explain why events occur and what happens as a result of the
d) Popular songs are usually brief while classical compositions range from occurrences.
20- second pieces to works that last several hours.
SIGNAL WORDS
 Causes: in the event that, on (the) condition (that), for the purpose of,
2) Give at least 2 Signal words for Causes.
with this intention, with this in mind, in the hope that, in order to,
1. ___________________________________
because of, in case, provided that, given that, due to, owing that, since,
2. ___________________________________ caused by and so on
3) Give at least 2 signal words for Effect.
1. ___________________________________  Effects: as a result, under those circumstances, in that case, for this
2. ___________________________________ reason, in effect, for, thus, because the, then, hence, consequently,
therefore, thereupon, forthwith, accordingly, henceforth, as a
For Items 4-5
consequence and so on.
a) Single Cause with Single Effect
b) Multiple causes with single effect THREE OTHER TYPES OF ORGANIZATION
c) Single cause with multiple effects 1. Multiple Causes with Single Effect
d) Casual chain or Domino Effect
Ex. Because of High Unemployment, High Interest rates, and High Real estate
4) What kind of cause-and-effect organization is seen below?
Cost. Therefore, it could lead to decreased real estate sales.
Due to COVID-19, there is a global health crisis as well as severe economic
and societal implications. therefore, the outbreak of the virus in China and 2. Single Cause with Multiple Effects
resulting rapid global spread of disease led to widespread panic and a decrease
in global trade and travel. Ex. Due to people polluting rivers. In effect fewer fish reproduce, fewer fish
are born in fresh water, and the population declines.
5) What kind of cause-and-effect organization is seen below?
3. Causal Chain or Domino Effect.
Because of High Unemployment, High Interest rates, and High Real estate Ex. Due to COVID-19, there is a global health crisis as well as severe economic and
Cost. Therefore, it could lead to decreased real estate sales. societal implications. therefore, the outbreak of the virus in China and resulting rapid
global spread of disease led to widespread panic and a decrease in global trade and
travel.