Cause and Effect

Front

The sun was very hot. Elephants sought shade. One splashed water on its back with its trunk. What was the cause?

Back

The sun was very hot.

Front

Dashiell Hammett, an American writer and former detective, created exciting, realistic detective stories.

Back

His stories seem true-to-life.

Front

Gretta screamed upon seeing a bear while blackberry hunting.

Back

The bear ran away.

Front

Glass case broken with a hammer. Inside, it was empty. "Help!" cried Mrs. Maxwell. Someone stole my jewels! What was the cause?

Back

The jewel case was empty.

Front

Peter walked quickly down a dark street. It was quiet. A dog howled, and Peter walked faster.

Back

Peter walked even faster.

Front

Jason and Kate heard footsteps behind them. Jason whispered, "Walk quickly, I think somebody is following us." What caused Jason to think this?

Back

He could hear footsteps.

Front

Outlaws use fast cars to escape. Effect?

Back

Policemen ride in cars or on motorcycles.

Front

Michael cried all the way to the dentist's office.

Back

He was afraid of the dentist.

Front

Bruce dared Katy to enter the dark cave. Katy wanted to appear brave and crawled in. It wasn't scary after all. Cause: Katy wanted to seem brave. Effect?

Back

She went into the cave.

Front

Our dog is a hero. Jimmy Ward didn't come home for dinner, so everyone searched for him. What was the effect?

Back

Everyone looked for him.