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Question 7 • English 3

Read the passage. The Saint Lawrence Seaway was built to allow oceangoing vessels to reach the Great Lakes. It was seen as a great boon for trade. However, it has proven to be extremely detrimental to the environment. After the seaway was built, a number of invasive species arrived on ships and began to plague the area. Residents along the river have also experienced dangerously high water levels because of the seaway. Which text structure is used in this passage?

Answer
A
problem/solution
B
cause/effect
C
description
D
sequence

Explanation

The passage explains that the seaway was built, then describes effects that followed: invasive species arrived on ships and residents experienced dangerously high water levels. This cause-and-effect structure shows how the seaway affected the environment and nearby communities. The passage does not present a solution to these problems, so problem/solution is not the best choice.

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