Question

Based on the sequence of events in the excerpt, which sentence best states a cause-and-effect relationship?

Because Antonio Meucci was a trained engineer, he was able to invent a “talking telegraph.”
Because electricity was used to cure sickness, Antonio Meucci invented the “talking telegraph.”
Because the device was so useful, Antonio Meucci invented the “talking telegraph.”
Because he heard a patient’s yelp through a copper wire, Antonio Meucci invented the “talking telegraph.”

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer: Because Antonio Meucci was a trained engineer, he was able to invent a “talking telegraph.”

Explanation: This is the correct answer because the cause of his invention is the fact that he is a trained engineer, and the effect is the creation of the talking telegraph.