7th Grade Cause and Effect

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What is a 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 an 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 clue word signals a cause?

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Since

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What clue word signals an effect?

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As a result

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In the sentence 'Since I got straight A's, my parents took me out to dinner,' what is the cause?

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I got straight A's.

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In the sentence 'Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen because he forgot to lock his door,' what is the effect?

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Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen.

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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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Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

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Cause: It rained heavily. Effect: The streets flooded.

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What is a clue word that indicates a cause and effect relationship?

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Because

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How can understanding cause and effect help in reading comprehension?

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It helps readers understand the relationships between events and the reasons behind them.