Choose the Appropriate Letter or Letters to Identify the Pattern

question 6

Multiple Choice

Choose the appropriate letter or letters to identify the pattern or patterns of each reading. Approximately five thousand Americans die every year in a house fire.Thus, it's important for everyone to be educated about the possible ways in which house fires get started.Unsafe electrical conditions such as overloaded circuits, damaged wiring, and the misuse of extension cords are one way fires in the home can begin.Using light bulbs that are not the proper wattage for a fixture is another possible cause of a house fire and putting a 150-watt bulb into a lamp that calls for a 60-watt bulb is more dangerous than it might seem.Candles may look pretty, but they can be dangerous.Candles left to burn unattended are, in fact, a leading cause of house fires.Other objects that should never be left unattended are pots and pans on the stove, where oil and fat from the pans can cause fires.Also, never check a pilot light with a lit candle or match in your hand.To do so, is to court disaster.

• A) definition
• B) classification
• C) time order: process
• D) time order: sequence of dates and events
• E) comparison and contrast
• F) cause and effect
• G) simple listing

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Definitions:

Depressed Mood

A persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest in external stimuli, contributing significantly to the diagnosis of depression.

Dysthymic Disorder

A chronic form of depression characterized by a low mood over a long period.

Melancholic

Pertaining to a mood characterized by deep sadness or gloominess, often associated with a type of depression.