Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is an event or action that makes something happen.

Front

What is an effect?

Back

An effect is 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).

Front

What happens when Sanai misses a soccer game?

Back

Her team loses the game.

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What caused Tony to check the milk?

Back

He spit out his cereal because the milk tasted awful.

Front

What caused the cell phone to fall into the pool?

Back

Carl grabbed the towel that the cell phone was on.

Front

What was the effect of Mila selling her toys?

Back

She was able to buy a set of books she wanted.

Front

What caused Sasha to get hit by the football?

Back

She went outside just as Jermaine threw the football.

Front

What is a simple way to remember cause and effect?

Back

Think of it as 'Why did this happen?' (cause) and 'What happened because of it?' (effect).

Front

How can you identify the cause in a story?

Back

Look for the event that leads to another event happening.