Ellis Island National Monument Online: Cause-and-Effect Structure

Question 7 • * SY2025-26 - 1001010-M/J Language Arts 1 Sem 1 CR

Which sentence from "Island of Hope, Island of Tears" contains both a cause and an effect?

Answer

Ellis Island afforded them the opportunity to attain the American dream for themselves and their descendants.

In 1925, Katherine sent for her parents, Anton and Elena Stollmayer, who longed to see their only children.

The aged couple journeyed across Europe and sailed to New York from Le Havre, France.

Family members believe that Tong Ly Jue was among the first herbalists in the United States.

Explanation

Choice B contains a cause-and-effect relationship: Katherine sent for her parents because they longed to see their only children. The longing is the cause, and Katherine’s action is the effect. The other sentences describe an opportunity, a journey, or a belief without stating both parts of this relationship.

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