Question

Read the excerpt from "Standing Out in a Crowd." His campaign reached its goal in only three days. He gives three reasons for his success. "First, it's a really good and unique idea! So it has a chance to stand out," he says. "Second, I know my audience this time around. It is really focused. Third—marketing! Plan, plan, and plan again before you launch so you can stay ahead of the campaign and keep the momentum going." Which of these are causes found in the excerpt? Check all that apply. Joe reached his goal in three days. Joe Wos had a really good idea. Joe knew his audience this time. Joe had a good marketing plan. Joe got the momentum going.

Answer 1

The three reasons mentioned in the excerpt as the cause of the character's success are the correct answers, these would be options B: " Joe had a really good idea", C: "Joe knew his audience this time" and D:" Joe had a good marketing plan". Option A is a fact, a result, not the cause and option E is a result and not the cause.