Cause and Effect in The Evolution of Useful Things
Question 19 • FL-1001340-English 2 Sem 1 - Flex
Read the excerpt from The Evolution of Useful Things.Fry was committed to his brainchild, however, and he finally convinced an office-supply division of 3M to test-market the product, which "met an unperceived need." Early results were not at all promising, but in those cases where samples were distributed, customers became hooked.
Answer
A
The passage of time is signaled by the words "was committed" and "samples were distributed."
B
The passage of time is signaled by the words "he finally convinced" and "customers became."
C
Cause-and-effect relationships are signaled by the words "however" and "customers became."
D
Cause-and-effect relationships are signaled by the words "which 'met an unperceived need’" and "Early results."
Explanation
The phrase “he finally convinced” shows that time passed before Fry succeeded in persuading 3M to test the product. “Customers became hooked” describes what happened after samples were distributed, also signaling a change over time. The word “however” marks contrast, not cause and effect, so choice C does not correctly identify the relationship.
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