Cause and Effect Reasoning Questions

Cause and Effect Reasoning Questions

Cause and Effect Reasoning Questions

1. A company introduces a policy of mandatory lunch breaks away from desks. After six months, reported job satisfaction increases by 15%. What is the most likely effect of this policy?
Improved work-life balance and reduced stress
Increased productivity during working hours
Better relationships among coworkers
Healthier eating habits among employees
2. A city implements a comprehensive recycling education program in schools. Within two years, the city's recycling rate increases by 25%. What is the most probable connection between these events?
Students influencing family recycling habits
More recycling bins available in the city
Stricter recycling regulations
Improved recycling technology
3. A city implements a comprehensive bike lane network. Over the next two years, bicycle commuting increases by 40%. What is the most probable cause of this increase?
Improved safety and convenience for cyclists
Rising fuel prices
Increased traffic congestion
More people living closer to their workplaces
4. A school district implements a "no homework" policy for elementary students. The following year, standardized test scores in reading comprehension increase by 10%. What is the most probable effect of this policy?
Students have more time for independent reading
Parents spend more time teaching their children
Teachers focus more on in-class instruction
Students experience less academic stress
5. A city implements a comprehensive bike lane network. Within a year, bicycle commuting increases by 40%. What is the most likely cause of this increase?
Higher fuel prices
Improved cycling infrastructure
Decreased public transportation options
Warmer climate
6. A company introduces a policy of unlimited paid vacation days. After one year, employee burnout rates decrease by 20%. What is the most probable cause of this decrease?
Employees take more time off to recharge
Workload is reduced for all employees
The company hires more staff
Employees work more efficiently
7. A city implements a comprehensive recycling program. Within a year, the amount of waste sent to landfills decreases by 30%. What is the most likely cause of this decrease?
Reduced population
Economic downturn
Increased recycling rates
More efficient waste compaction
8. A social media platform introduces a fact-checking feature for shared news articles. Within six months, the spread of misinformation on the platform decreases by 30%. What is the most probable effect of this decrease?
Reduced user engagement
Increased trust in online information
Higher advertising costs
Decreased freedom of speech
9. A city implements a comprehensive bike lane network. Within two years, obesity rates among adults decrease by 5%. What is the most likely effect of this infrastructure change?
Increased physical activity through cycling
More people walking instead of driving
Improved air quality leading to better health
Reduced stress from traffic congestion
10. A country introduces a universal healthcare system. Within five years, average life expectancy increases by 2 years. What is the most probable effect of this increase?
Higher healthcare costs
Reduced workforce productivity
Improved overall quality of life
Increased birth rates
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