Read the following sentences:
1. Many small businesses faced unprecedented challenges during the recent economic downturn.
2. Several local shops were forced to close their doors permanently as a result.
What is the relationship between the two sentences?
A
Sentence 1 provides a solution to a problem described in Sentence 2.
B
Sentence 1 presents a cause, and Sentence 2 presents an effect.
C
Both sentences describe different aspects of the same problem.
D
Sentence 2 offers a counterargument to Sentence 1.
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Sentence 1 describes the 'unprecedented challenges' (cause) faced by small businesses. Sentence 2 then states that 'several local shops were forced to close their doors permanently AS A RESULT' (effect) of these challenges.
💡 Why is B) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "Read the following sentences:
1. Many small businesses faced unprecedented challenges during the recent economic downturn.
2. Several local shops were forced to close their doors permanently as a result.
What is the relationship between the two sentences?" is Option B: Sentence 1 presents a cause, and Sentence 2 presents an effect..
The other options — A) Sentence 1 provides a solution to a problem described in Sentence 2., C) Both sentences describe different aspects of the same problem., D) Sentence 2 offers a counterargument to Sentence 1. — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: Sentence 1 describes the 'unprecedented challenges' (cause) faced by small businesses. Sentence 2 then states that 'several local shops were forced to close their doors permanently AS A RESULT' (effe…
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