Problem Solution and Cause Effect

Alec got a D on his test so he studied harder. The red part of the sentence is the

• problem

• solution

I broke my mom's cell phone and had to buy her a new one. The red part of the sentence is the

• problem

• solution

Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.  What is  the problem and solution?

• ignore it it will go away

• no problem no solution

• order & sequence

• car accidents are a problem and a possible solution is to not use cell phones in the car

What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

• peanut allergies

• students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

• yummy

• delicious

I forgot my lunch at home so my mom brought it to me.

The red part of the sentence is the

• problem

• solution

Malia hit her brother. Malia said she was sorry to her brother. The red part of the sentence is the

• problem

• solution

Jessica was worried about being the new kid at school so she made friends in the neighborhood before school started. The red part of the sentence is the

• problem

• solution

Here is a solution. What could be the problem?
   Ted used glue on his skateboard.

• Ted can't ride a skateboard well.

• Ted fell and broke his glasses.

• Ted snapped a wheel off his board.

• Ted is clumsy and scratched his board on the sidewalk.

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