Read following topic sentences and then choose the letter of the clue word or words that suggest a particular pattern of organization. Then choose the letter of the correct pattern indicated by those clue words.

Certain illnesses can lead to severe damage to the placenta1 and embryo2 if a woman contracts an illness while pregnant.
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1. What clue words indicate a pattern?
a. certain illnesses
b. severe damage
c. if a woman
d. can lead to

2. What pattern is indicated by this topic sentence?
a. comparison/contrast
b. cause/effect
c. time order
d. list


1. d.
2. b.

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