Question

Write a paragraph containing 3-5 sentences that uses transitions to show a cause and effect relationship. PLEASE HELP EMERGENCY EMERGENCY!!!! 22 POINTS

Answer 1

Thomas Edison became known as “The Wizard of Menlo Park” in 1877, when he invented the phonograph. Edison’s phonograph allowed people to record sounds and replay them. Though this technology was unimpressive by today’s standards—his recordings would only play few times and the sound quality was poor— back then Edison’s device appeared to be magical. That’s why people called Edison “The Wizard of Menlo Park,” because they suspected him of witchcraft.

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Answer 2

I was on my way to visit a friend because he had been feeling low lately. On my way, I met a small girl who was begging on the side of the road, asking for food as she hadn't eaten for some days. Since I was in a hurry, I did not stop to help. And because of that, I had this feeling of guilt the whole day, wondering if anyone had helped and why I had ignored her. Consequently, I made up my mind that I will always be sure to help anyone in need who needs help however much I can.

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Transition words of cause and effect relationships are the words that act as the transition from one side to another. They act as the 'glue' to put the two sides of the argument together. A paragraph with 3-5 sentences containing such transition words of cause and effect are as follows-

I was on my way to visit a friend because he had been feeling low lately. On my way, I met a small girl who was begging on the side of the road, asking for food as she hadn't eaten for some days. Since I was in a hurry, I did not stop to help. And because of that, I had this feeling of guilt the whole day, wondering if anyone had helped and why I had ignored her. Consequently, I made up my mind that I will always be sure to help anyone in need who needs help however much I can.