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General Writing: Paragraph Development by Cause and Effect

16. Read the following paragraph and identify the causes and effects that lead to the poor performance on tests.

      Many of my students have difficulty taking tests. For some, the test situation causes great stress and tension. The minds of these students "go blank" when they receive the test paper. Others do not know how to study and, thus come to the test ill-prepared to answer the questions. Some students study correctly but do not follow the directions on the test. They are usually unable to finish the exam on time. These are some of the factors that contribute to the poor performance of certain students on tests.

1. The first group of students' problem on tests:

Cause:
Effect:

2. The second group of students' problem on tests:
Cause:
Effect:

3. The third groups of students' problem on tests:
Cause:
Effect:

 
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