Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

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

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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In the sentence 'It rained, so the ground is wet', what is the cause?

Back

It rained.

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In the sentence 'The dog barked, so the mailman left', what is the effect?

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The mailman left.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean?

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'Cause and effect' refers to the relationship between events where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Identify the cause: 'The sun set, so it got dark.'

Back

The sun set.

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Identify the effect: 'She studied hard, so she passed the test.'

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She passed the test.

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What is an example of a cause?

Back

Eating too much candy can cause a stomach ache.

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What is an example of an effect?

Back

If you water a plant, it will grow.

Front

In the sentence 'He forgot his umbrella, so he got wet', what is the cause?

Back

He forgot his umbrella.