English
Reading Comprehension
Passage: "The sudden ban on plastic bags led many shoppers to switch to reusable cloth bags, which, over eighteen months, contributed to a noticeable decline in plastic waste found along the city's coastline." Question: According to the passage, what ultimately resulted from the plastic bag ban?
Explanation
The causal chain is: plastic bag ban → shoppers switch to cloth bags → decline in plastic waste along the coastline, which is the final stated effect.
Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Series
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