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The following are signal words for which type of organizational pattern: first, then, next, finally, above all, especially?

A. cause/effect
B. problem/solution
C. compare/contrast
D. fact/evidence

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The correct answer is B. Problem/solution.

The words "first, then, next, finally, above all, especially" are signal words for an organizational pattern of problem-solution. After the problem is presented, steps for the solution will be enumerated. Hence the use of such signal words.
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