cause and effect

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is why something happens.

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is what happens as a result of a cause.

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Identify the cause in this sentence: 'It rained, so we stayed inside.'

Back

The cause is 'It rained.'

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Identify the effect in this sentence: 'The ground was wet because it rained.'

Back

The effect is 'The ground was wet.'

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What happens if you forget to water a plant?

Back

The effect is that the plant may wilt or die.

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If you study hard, what is the likely effect?

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The likely effect is that you will do well on the test.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

Back

If you eat too much candy (cause), you may get a stomach ache (effect).

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In the sentence 'She was tired because she stayed up late,' what is the cause?

Back

The cause is 'she stayed up late.'

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In the sentence 'The sun melted the ice,' what is the effect?

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The effect is 'the ice melted.'

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What is the cause in this scenario: 'The dog barked loudly, so the neighbors complained.'

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The cause is 'The dog barked loudly.'