Question

Which paragraph of Selection 2 has a cause-and-effect structure, and how do you know?
A. paragraph 1; the author explains an issue facing the people of Nome and introduces the hero of the narrative.
B. paragraph 2; the author explains the problems involved in transporting the serum to Nome and the solution people found.
C. paragraph 3; the author explains how the dogsled team traveled a significant distance in an unusually short amount of time.
D. paragraph 4; the author explains the connection between media coverage of Balto and the creation of a statue in Central Park.

Answer 1

B. Paragraph 2 — it shows cause and effect: it describes the problems (why the serum couldn’t be transported normally) and the resulting solution people used to get the serum to Nome.