Text structure

Question

Which pattern best describes the passage?

1. AA cause followed by a series of effects✓ Correct

   This describes how the ideas are arranged in the passage.

2. BA comparison of two competing scientific theories✗ Incorrect

   The passage does not organize its ideas in this way.

3. CA list of instructions for measuring lake water✗ Incorrect

   The passage does not organize its ideas in this way.

4. DA problem followed by a proposed engineering solution✗ Incorrect

   The passage does not organize its ideas in this way.

Answer

A. A cause followed by a series of effects

Rationale

A cause followed by a series of effects The details connect in this pattern throughout the passage, rather than following the alternatives.