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 due to a specific cause.

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Identify the cause in the following sentence: 'The ground was wet because it rained last night.'

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The cause is 'it rained last night.'

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Identify the effect in the following sentence: 'She studied hard, so she passed the exam.'

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The effect is 'she passed the exam.'

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

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The relationship is that a cause leads to an effect; the cause is the reason something happens, and the effect is what happens as a result.

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In the sentence 'The dog barked because it saw a stranger,' what is the cause?

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The cause is 'it saw a stranger.'

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In the sentence 'He missed the bus because he woke up late,' what is the effect?

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The effect is 'he missed the bus.'

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship in nature?

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An example is: 'The sun shines (cause), which causes the plants to grow (effect).'

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What is a common signal word that indicates a cause?

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A common signal word is 'because.'

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What is a common signal word that indicates an effect?

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A common signal word is 'therefore.'