B. Effect the Problem, Cause the Solution

Directions: Read the following paragraphs and identify what pattern of idea development

was used in each of them. On a separate sheet of paper, write PS for Problem-Solution

and CE for Cause-Effect pattern together with a short explanation to justify your answer.

_____ 1. Due to overconsumption of highly processed foods, childhood obesity is becoming

epidemic and leaving children with numerous health problems, such as high blood

pressure, elevated cholesterol, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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_____ 2. In order to completely eradicate bullying, it should be a law that is strongly

implemented in schools in the Philippines. Implementing this as a law and giving

punishments or sanctions to the violators will eventually lead other bullies to stop and

learn from the ones that are facing sanctions for inappropriate actions.

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