Cause and Effect

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What is cause and effect?

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Cause and effect refers to the relationship between an action (the cause) and its consequence (the effect).

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What happens when it rains heavily?

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The streets flood.

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What is the cause of the streets flooding?

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It rained heavily.

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What is the effect in the sentence: 'Tom missed the bus, so he arrived late to school'?

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He arrived late to school.

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Why is it important to understand cause and effect in reading comprehension?

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To develop critical thinking abilities.

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What is an example of a cause?

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It rained heavily.

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What is an example of an effect?

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The streets flooded.

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What does the term 'consequence' mean in relation to cause and effect?

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A consequence is the result or effect of an action.

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Can you give an example of cause and effect in daily life?

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If you study hard (cause), you will do well on the test (effect).

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What is a simple way to identify cause and effect in a sentence?

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Look for the word 'because' to find the cause.