Question

Gardening disasters don't just happen overnight; they're a product of the right set of weather circumstances and a lack of planting and pruning experience. Most gardens become overgrown and untidy after periods of heavy rain followed by bright sunshine. And once the weeds start growing, the job can seem so overwhelming that most people just don't know where to start.

Which organizational pattern is used in this example?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Topical
C. Cause and effect
D. Problem-solution

Answer 1

The organizational pattern used in this example is C. cause and effect.
The author is telling us about the causes of this unfortunate event, which are bad weather, and gardener's inexperience. He is also telling us about the effect, which is garden disasters. So, C is the only answer that is applicable in this example - the other options don't make much sense here.