Understanding Cause and Effect

What is the main argument presented in the passage?

• The main argument presented in the passage is the central claim or point the author is making.

• The passage discusses the author's biography.

• The passage focuses on a personal opinion of the author.

• The main argument is about a historical event.

How does the author support their claim about the effects of pollution?

• The author relies on personal anecdotes to support their claim.

• The author uses statistical data and scientific studies to support their claim.

• The author focuses solely on historical events related to pollution.

• The author dismisses the effects of pollution without evidence.

Based on the text, what can be inferred about the relationship between education and economic growth?

• Economic growth decreases with increased education levels.

• Higher education leads to lower economic productivity.

• Education has no impact on economic growth.

• Education positively influences economic growth.

What evidence does the author provide to illustrate the cause of climate change?

• Increased solar activity and volcanic eruptions.

• Rising global temperatures and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

• Expansion of green spaces and urban forestry.

• Decreased ocean levels and reduced carbon footprint.

How might the conclusions drawn in the article affect public policy decisions?

• The conclusions may lead to new or revised public policies that address the issues highlighted in the article.

• The article will be ignored by policymakers entirely.

• Public policies will be unchanged regardless of the article's findings.

• The conclusions will have no impact on public policy.

The reason for flood in Jakarta is ….the full trash from people anywhere.

• For

• As

• Since

• Owing to

• Thanks to

1. I was late to school because I missed the bus. What is the cause?

• Forgot my backpack

• Missing the bus

• Had a flat tire

• Woke up late

What happens if you water a plant?

• The plant will wilt immediately.

• Plants do not need water to survive.

• Watering a plant provides it with moisture and nutrients necessary for growth.

• Watering a plant causes it to die.