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ENG250: Week 5: Before Class Activity

Read Chapter 4 in Pike-Baky, M., and Blass, L. (2007) and answer the following questions.

1. Identify the cause and effect in the following sentences:

a. The football team won because they practiced a lot.
Cause: The football team practiced a lot;
Effect: they won the game.

b. She watered her flowers every day and they grew big.
Cause: She watered her flowers every day;
Effect: they grew big.

c. The ice cream melted in the hot car.

Cause: The ice cream was left in the hot car;
Effect: it melted.

2. Read the following thesis statements and decide which ones are good examples and which are not. Use the
New Points about Thesis Statements on page 73 to help you decide.

a. People from different cultures have different diets.

i. Good: This thesis statement is a good example because it presents a clear and specific argument that can
be supported with evidence.
ii. Needs rewriting

b. There are many popular books on maintaining good health and losing weight.
i. Good
ii. Needs rewriting: This thesis statement is not a good example because it is too broad and lacks a clear
argument. It is also a statement of fact rather than an argument that can be supported with evidence.
Here's a revised thesis statement: “The popularity of books on maintaining good health and losing weight
reflects a growing interest in personal wellness, but the effectiveness of these books varies and requires
critical evaluation.”