Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

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A cause is the reason why something happens. It explains why an event occurs.

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What is an effect?

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An effect is what happens as a result of a cause. It is the outcome of an event.

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In the sentence 'Because it rained, I got soaked', what is the cause?

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The cause is 'it rained'.

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In the sentence 'There was a car accident on the highway, so we arrived late to school', what is the effect?

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The effect is 'we arrived late to school'.

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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 in this sentence: 'Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.'

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The cause is 'peanut allergies'.

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Identify the effect in this sentence: 'Everyone looked for him because Jimmy did not come home for dinner.'

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The effect is 'Everyone looked for him.'

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What is the purpose of identifying causes and effects in a story?

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Identifying causes and effects helps us understand the reasons behind events and the consequences that follow.

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In the context of cause and effect, what does 'due to' indicate?

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'Due to' indicates the cause of an event or situation.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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If it is sunny (cause), then we will go to the park (effect).