In this lesson, you will learn about the especially important skill of linking ideas through cause and effect in written-response questions. Rather than memorizing words alone, you will aim to explain mechanisms and reasons in your own words.
Key Point
Clearly indicate causes and results with expressions such as “because” and “therefore,” and avoid listing unrelated elements side by side.
Clearly indicate causes and results with expressions such as “because” and “therefore,” and avoid listing unrelated elements side by side.
Important Points
- Check not only the conclusion but also its reasons
- Distinguish similar words and exceptions
- Try using the same way of thinking with other examples
Practice
- Explain the key point in two sentences.
- Give one common misconception and explain how it is different.
- Apply it to a familiar or concrete example and check your understanding.