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When I was traveling in China, I purchased an Oppo cell phone. Upon returning to the USA, I discovered an issue: I couldn't make calls! Now I know to check if my service provider recognizes the device before making the purchase.
a) cause and effect
b) problem and solution
c) chronological
d) sequential

When you make a call, there is more going on than just speaking into your cell phone. Your phone transmits radio waves; once the nearest radio tower receives those waves, they are sent to a switching center. Finally, the call connects!
a) cause and effect
b) problem and solution
c) process
d) description

Since I made honor roll every nine weeks this year, my mom is going to buy me a new phone for my birthday.
a) compare and contrast
b) cause and effect
c) description
d) order and sequence

Phones have come a long way, even in the last twenty years. In 1997, the term 'smart phone' was introduced to describe a phone with a computer system. By 2003, cell phones were getting their own mobile operating system.
a) order and sequence
b) compare and contrast
c) cause and effect
d) chronological

Drivers are very distracted by cell phones. Some drivers play games or text while driving. At traffic lights, many people immediately pull out their phones. All of these distracted drivers are a recipe for disaster.
a) sequential
b) problem and solution
c) description
d) compare and contrast

Getting a new phone is great, but your phone can't do much without apps. To get apps, you must first connect to the internet. Next, go to the app store and browse the apps. It is good to check an's app's rating before deciding to download.
a) cause and effect
b) chronological
c) problem and solution
d) sequential

A 2011 survey revealed that about 1 in 4 Americans have lost their cell phone. Losing a cell phone isn't just about losing the device; it also means losing phone numbers, photos, and sensitive info. Installing a phone-finding app could prevent this.
a) cause and effect
b) compare and contrast
c) problem and solution
d) description

Most cell phones have an operating system that was designed by Apple or Google. Both of these operating systems allow users to connect to app stores. One major difference is that Apple makes its hardware; Samsung, Sony, and LG devices use Google.
a) cause and effect
b) compare and contrast
c) order and sequence
d) enumeration

The cell phone is part of my evening routine. After I get home, I check my messages and respond to the most urgent ones. I search for food ideas before making dinner, and I always plug in my phone before I go to sleep.
a) cause and effect
b) problem and solution
c) order and sequence
d) chronological

In 2016, Samsung had a disaster on its hands: smartphones were catching fire. Due to some irregularly sized batteries, the phones were overheating. Eventually that heat converted into actual, literal flames. Yikes!
a) cause and effect
b) problem and solution
c) order and sequence
d) sequential

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