Causation is a fundamental concept in understanding how events relate to each other. In this section, we will explore some exercises to help you practice identifying and understanding cause and effect in different contexts.
Exercise 1: Identifying Causes and Effects
Read the following paragraph and identify the cause and effect relationships.
Paragraph:
The heavy rain caused the river to overflow, which led to the flooding of the nearby houses.
Answer:
- Cause: Heavy rain
- Effect: River overflow, flooding of nearby houses
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct word from the list below.
List of Words:
- because
- although
- therefore
- however
- since
- The tree fell down __________ the wind was too strong.
- She didn't go to school __________ she was feeling sick.
- The company made a profit __________ they sold more products.
- __________ I was tired, I still finished the work on time.
- __________ it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.
Exercise 3: True or False
Read the following statements and determine if they are true or false. Provide a brief explanation for your answer.
True or False: The increase in temperature caused the ice to melt.
- Answer: True
- Explanation: An increase in temperature typically leads to the melting of ice.
True or False: The decrease in water levels caused the boat to sink.
- Answer: False
- Explanation: A decrease in water levels would generally cause the boat to float higher, not sink.
Additional Resources
For further practice, you can explore our Advanced Reading Comprehension Course.
These exercises are designed to enhance your understanding of causation in reading comprehension. Keep practicing, and you'll improve your skills in no time!