ECPE Writing Cause and Effect Essay

Many people argue that without technology we would still be living in the dark Ages. How has technology affected our lives and what are the implications of this?

What type of essay are you asked to write?

• opinion

• cause and effect

• for and against

• argumentative essay

Can you imagine your life without modern day conveniences?

This sentence is used to ....

• conclude

• introduce a paragraph in the main body

• to introduce topic

• to add examples

It would appear that technology has not only improved the way we communicate, __ also the way we transfer information, leaving more time for other activities.

Choose the correct linking words.

• and

• but

• therefore

• as

In the past, trying to reach someone over the phone was a difficult task.

The above sentence is a __

• heading

• conclusion

• topic sentence

• title

____, traditional phones now offer special features like call waiting and incoming caller lists that keep a person up to date on his or her calls.

• For instance

• In conclusion

• However

• To sum up

Cities around the world are now installing surveillance cameras in public places in order to monitor any criminal activity. What are the positive effects of such notions ?

What should you write in your essay?

• examples and details

• negative effects

• positive effects

• disadvantages

Who said George Owell's futuristic novel "1984" was a distant look into the future? It is apparent to us all that surveillance cameras are ........

The underlined sentence is ____

• to add supporting details

• to introduce concession

• to introduce effect

• to introduce topic

One major reason for installing surveillance cameras in cities is to improve the public's perception of safety.

The underlined phrase is ...

• to introduce effect

• to introduce concession

• to introduce cause

• to introduce topic

For ___, bank robberies , hooliganism, and car theft make people wary __ going out.

• instance ... of

• particular ... of

• instance ... to

• particular ... to

___, as measures should be taken to provide a safer environment for all to enjoy, street cameras are one option that cannot be ignored. ___ , precautions must be taken to ensure that individual rights are never violated.

• In conclusion ... So

• To sum up ... However

• Firstly ... Additionally

• Furthermore ... Also