Cause and Effect

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What are key words that show cause and effect relationships?

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because, and, since, so

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What is a cause?

Back

Something that causes something else to happen.

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What is an effect?

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The result of a cause.

Front

What is a possible effect of a student not studying for a test?

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The student doing very badly on the test.

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In the sentence 'My brother was mad, because I took his toy,' what is the effect?

Back

My brother was mad.

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What does 'cause' mean in a cause and effect relationship?

Back

The reason something happens.

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What does 'effect' mean in a cause and effect relationship?

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What happens as a result of a cause.

Front

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 the relationship between cause and effect?

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A cause leads to an effect.

Front

Which of the following is a cause: 'The sun is shining' or 'The flowers are blooming'?

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The sun is shining.