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

Back

It rained.

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In the sentence 'I stayed up late Saturday night, so I slept in Sunday morning', what is the effect?

Back

I slept in Sunday morning.

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What is the cause of your garden growing?

Back

You watering it every day.

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In the sentence 'A dog howled, so Peter walked even faster', what is the cause?

Back

A dog howled.

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What is the effect of outlaws using fast cars?

Back

Policemen ride in cars or on motorcycles.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean?

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

Front

Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

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Cause: It was sunny. Effect: We went to the park.

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What happens if you do not water a plant?

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The plant may wilt or die (effect).