Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

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A cause is something that makes something else happen.

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What is an effect?

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An effect is what happens because of a cause.

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Choose the answer that shows the cause first and the effect second: 'It rained heavily, so they went to the movies instead of the park.'

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This sentence shows the cause (it rained heavily) first and the effect (they went to the movies instead of the park) second.

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What happens if a student does not study for a test?

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The student may do very badly on the test.

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What is an example of a cause?

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Hearing footsteps can be a cause for thinking someone is following you.

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What is an example of an effect?

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Many firemen came to put out the fire is an effect of a huge fire in the woods.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean?

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'Cause and effect' means that one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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If it is sunny outside, what might be the effect?

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People might go to the park or have a picnic.

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What is a possible cause of a plant wilting?

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Not enough water can cause a plant to wilt.

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What is a possible effect of studying hard?

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A possible effect of studying hard is doing well on a test.