Cause and Effect

Front

What is a cause?

Back

The reason something happens.

Front

What is an effect?

Back

What happens because of something else.

Front

What clue word signals a cause?

Back

Since

Front

What is the relationship between cause and effect?

Back

A cause leads to an effect.

Front

If it rains, what is the likely effect?

Back

The ground will get wet.

Front

What does 'as a result' indicate?

Back

It indicates an effect.

Front

What is an example of a cause?

Back

The sun sets.

Front

What is an example of an effect?

Back

It gets dark.

Front

What is the cause in the statement: 'I studied hard, so I passed the test.'?

Back

I studied hard.

Front

What is the effect in the statement: 'The car broke down, therefore we were late.'?

Back

We were late.