Question

vocabulary: understand problem/solution signal words
a write the signal words in the chart. you can write one of the words twice.
because but cause idea improve issue
problem reason so solution solve try

	problem	solution
nouns
verbs
conjunctions

b complete the sentences with words from the chart in activity a.

1. sometimes it is cheaper to buy a new appliance. that is one ______ people don’t

repair appliances.

1. heavy rains ______ the rivers to overflow and flood the area every spring.
2. in order to ______ the issue of global warming, all countries need to take action

immediately.

1. we can’t avoid having some waste, ______ we can try to reduce the amount.
2. my ______ is to create a software app to improve water conservation in our community.

c use the sentences in activity b to complete the chart with the problem and, when given,
the solution.

problem	solution
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Explanation:

Activity A

Categorize the given words into problem/solution nouns, verbs, and conjunctions based on their grammatical function and meaning related to problem-solution structure.

Fill in each blank with the most logical word from the categorized list, matching part of speech and context of problem-solution.

Extract the problem and corresponding solution from each completed sentence in Activity B.

Answer:

	Problem	Solution
Verbs	cause	improve, solve, try
Conjunctions	because, so	but

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Activity B