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Understanding cause and effect relationships:

Exercise: Explain the cause and effect relationship in the following examples:

A. Due to the prolonged shortage of financial resources allocated for the


research initiative, there was a significant delay in the anticipated timeline for
its completion.

B. The undergraduate student's persistent absence from a substantial number of


lectures and failure to submit a majority of the assigned coursework on
schedule throughout the academic term resulted in their inability to fulfill the
necessary requirements.

C. The professor's exceptional skill in delivering comprehensive and lucid


elucidations of intricate concepts, combined with their engaging and
captivating pedagogical approach, facilitated a profound understanding
among the students, consequently leading to elevated academic performance
and higher overall grades in the class.

2. Identifying causes and effects:

Read the scenarios and identify the single cause and effect in each:

A. The university library's extensive online database and user-friendly search


interface, which provided seamless access to a vast array of scholarly
resources, lead to have students conducting comprehensive research and
incorporate diverse academic sources in their written assignments.

B. The graduate students used to procrastinate submitting their assignments on


time. As a result, they received a lower grade on the assignment, which might
hinder their academic progress.

C. The professor was very innovative with using interactive teaching methods,
like leading group discussions and introducing real-world case studies,
Therefore, the students achieved a deeper and more nuanced understanding
of the subject matter.

D. The university's strategic decision to invest a substantial portion of its budget


in state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and cutting-edge facilities resulted in
attracting renowned researchers and scholars to the institution.

E. Due to the research team's effective collaboration, open communication, and


seamless coordination among its members, the study was very successful.
Analyze the following paragraph and identify the cause, effect, examples and
conclusion:

Staying up late at night can have detrimental effects on students' health and
academic performance. One major cause of students staying up late is the excessive
use of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops in the evening
hours. As a result, students struggle to fall asleep at a reasonable hour, leading to
sleep deprivation. In addition, they might feel tired and sleepy in school and get
lower grades in exams. In conclusion, staying up late can have significant negative
impacts on students' health and academic performance.

After analyzing the paragraph, answer the following questions:

A. Identify the topic sentence of the paragraph and highlight the connectors.
B. List the supporting details provided in the paragraph.
C. Identify the concluding sentence of the paragraph.
D. Does the topic sentence clearly state the main idea of the paragraph?
E. Are the supporting details relevant and sufficient to support the main idea?
F. Does the concluding sentence effectively summarize the main point of the
paragraph?

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