Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is something that makes something else happen. It is the reason why an event occurs.

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is what happens as a result of a cause. It is the outcome of an event.

Front

In the sentence 'Jessica played in the mud and she got very dirty', what is the cause?

Back

Jessica played in the mud.

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In the sentence 'Roger ate too many jelly beans, so he got a belly ache', what is the effect?

Back

He got a belly ache.

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What does 'consequently' mean?

Back

Consequently means as a result, effect, or outcome; therefore.

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Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

Back

If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is a possible cause for winning a trophy?

Back

I won the running marathon.

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In the sentence 'The teacher started to talk, so the students stopped and paid attention', what is the cause?

Back

The teacher started to talk.

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What is the effect of studying hard for a test?

Back

You may get a good grade.

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What is a simple way to remember cause and effect?

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Cause is 'why' something happens, and effect is 'what' happens.