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 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 happens if you forget to water a plant?

Back

The plant may wilt or die (effect).

Front

If you study hard for a test, what is the likely effect?

Back

You will probably get a good grade (effect).

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What is the cause in the sentence: 'The dog barked because it saw a stranger'?

Back

The dog saw a stranger (cause).

Front

What is the effect in the sentence: 'The ice cream melted because it was left in the sun'?

Back

The ice cream melted (effect).

Front

If you eat too much candy, what could be the effect?

Back

You might get a stomach ache (effect).

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What is the cause in the sentence: 'She was late because she missed the bus'?

Back

She missed the bus (cause).

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What is the effect in the sentence: 'He won the race because he trained hard'?

Back

He won the race (effect).