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My mailbox was overflowing with letters.

What is a plausible cause?

ANS:
I went on vacation for two weeks.

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I packed up my belongings.

What is a plausible cause?

ANS:
I was moving out of my apartment.

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The authorities vowed to protect the identity of the crime victim.

What is a plausible effect?

ANS:
They withheld the victim's name from the public.

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I was confused by the professor's lecture.

What is a plausible effect?

ANS:
I asked the professor questions.