LANG ARTS: READING INFORMATIONAL TEXT UNIT TEST:
Which of the following phrases should be added to the phrase. "Ben completed the project on time" to show a cause and effect interaction? (1 point)
1. despite it being an unfamiliar task.
2. although he had difficulty at first.
3. since he stuck to his plan.
4. as the first step toward improving his grade.
3. since he stuck to his plan.
The phrase that should be added to show a cause and effect interaction is: 3. since he stuck to his plan.
To determine which phrase should be added to show a cause and effect interaction in the sentence "Ben completed the project on time," we need to identify which phrase indicates the reason or cause behind Ben's successful completion of the project.
1. "Despite it being an unfamiliar task" does not indicate a cause and effect relationship. It simply mentions that the task was unfamiliar, but does not explain the cause or reason for Ben completing the project on time.
2. "Although he had difficulty at first" suggests that there was an initial challenge or difficulty, but it does not directly indicate a cause and effect relationship.
3. "Since he stuck to his plan" establishes a clear cause and effect relationship as it implies that Ben's adherence to his plan led to the successful completion of the project on time.
4. "As the first step toward improving his grade" does not directly indicate a cause and effect relationship. While it suggests a goal (improving his grade), it does not explain how completing the project on time leads to that improvement.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3: "since he stuck to his plan."