Cause and Effect

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What is the definition of 'cause' in a cause and effect relationship?

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A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect.

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What is the definition of 'effect' in a cause and effect relationship?

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An effect is the result or outcome that occurs as a consequence of a cause.

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In the sentence 'Roger ate too many gummies, so he got a stomachache,' identify the cause and effect.

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Cause: Roger ate too many gummies; Effect: he got a stomachache.

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In the sentence 'The teacher began to speak, so the students stopped and paid attention,' identify the cause and effect.

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Cause: The teacher began to speak; Effect: the students stopped and paid attention.

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What is an example of an effect that could result from tight shoes?

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Her feet started to hurt.

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In the sentence 'Since I left the pizza in the oven, it started to burn,' identify the cause and effect.

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Cause: I left the pizza in the oven; Effect: it started to burn.

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In the sentence 'Because the wind was so strong, many trees were knocked down,' identify the cause and effect.

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Cause: The wind was so strong; Effect: many trees were knocked down.

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What is the purpose of identifying cause and effect in a sentence?

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Identifying cause and effect helps to understand the relationship between events and how one event can influence another.

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How can you determine if a part of a sentence is a cause or an effect?

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Look for phrases that indicate a reason (cause) or a result (effect), often introduced by words like 'because,' 'so,' or 'since'.

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What are some common signal words that indicate a cause?

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Common signal words for causes include 'because,' 'since,' 'due to,' and 'as a result of'.