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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What is a signal word that indicates a cause?

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Because.

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What is a signal word that indicates an effect?

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Therefore.

Front

In the statement 'I was late to school today, because my alarm didn't go off,' what is the cause?

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My alarm didn't go off.

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In the statement 'We turned up the heat since it was getting cold,' what is the effect?

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We turned up the heat.

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Which comes first in a cause and effect relationship: cause or effect?

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Cause.

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

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To understand the relationships between events and their outcomes.

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Can a single cause lead to multiple effects?

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Yes, a single cause can lead to multiple effects.

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Can multiple causes lead to a single effect?

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Yes, multiple causes can contribute to a single effect.