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6. In sentence 9, change water in a bottle to bottled water.
7. In sentence 10, delete it comes in, the comma, and which. This will clearly show
that plastic bottles (not water) cause pollution
8. In sentence 11, introduce the last step with Finally and a comma.
9. In sentence 12, the phrase helps the environment by enriching the soil as well as
providing is wordy. Shorten it to enriches the soil and provides.
10. In sentence 12, buying is informal. Change it to the more academic word
purchasing.
ACTIVITY 11 Original Writing
On a separate sheet of paper, write a cause-effect paragraph (at least six sentences).
Explain either the causes or the effects of an action or event. Use indefinite and definite
articles in your paragraph.
Here are some examples of how to begin.
• There are several ways to learn a foreign language more quickly.
• Taking a weekly one-day break from all technology will result in several key personal
benefits.
• Three reasons people gain weight are lack of exercise, unhealthy diet, and
insufficient sleep.
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