Question

which statement best describes a text with a cause-and-effect structure?
○ it offers a solution to a problem.
○ it explains why something occurs.
○ it offers reasons to support a claim.
○ it uses words such as thus, in fact, and however.

Explanation:

• A text with cause - and - effect structure focuses on showing the relationship between causes (why something happens) and effects (what happens as a result).
• The option "It offers a solution to a problem" is for problem - solution structure.
• "It offers reasons to support a claim" is for argumentative or persuasive texts with evidence.
• "It uses words such as thus, in fact, and however" describes the use of transitional words (with "thus" related to cause - effect but the other words not, and this option is about word usage not structure).
• The option "It explains why something occurs" matches the cause - and - effect structure as it is about explaining the cause of an event or situation.

Answer:

B. It explains why something occurs