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1-Cause and Effect_Expository Writing-5



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

A.5 The result of an action or event is called cause
 

 2. 

A.5 In order for there to be an effect there must be a cause.
 

 3. 

A.5 Scraping your knee on the concrete is the cause of your pain.
 

 4. 

A.5 A similarity is when two different things have something in common with each other.
 

 5. 

A.5 Organizing your facts, details, and examples are not important in expository writing.
 

 6. 

A.5 Expository writing is when you write to explain something to your reader.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 7. 

A.5 The reason why something happened is called
a.
cause.
b.
effect.
 

 8. 

A.5 No longer being thirsty is the ______ of drinking water.
a.
cause
b.
effect
 

 9. 

A.5 In expository writing you should use ______ to support your main idea(s).
a.
percentages
d.
examples
b.
statistics
e.
All of the above
c.
rankings
 

 10. 

A.5 In addition to explaining something to your reader expository writing ______ your reader.
a.
argues with
b.
informs
 



 
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