Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

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A cause is something that makes something else happen. For example, if it rains, the cause is the rain.

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What is an effect?

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An effect is what happens as a result of a cause. For example, if it rains, the effect is that the ground gets wet.

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What does 'because' mean?

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'Because' is a word used to explain the reason for something. For example, 'I am happy because I got a new toy.'

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If a student does not study for a test, what is a possible effect?

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The student may do very badly on the test.

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What could be a cause of a cow escaping from a pen?

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The gate being open could be a cause of the cow escaping.

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What is an example of a cause that makes people laugh?

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Someone telling a joke is a common cause of laughter.

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What is a possible cause for needing new clothes?

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You outgrew your old ones is a possible cause for needing new clothes.

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What does 'due to' mean?

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'Due to' is a phrase used to indicate the reason for something. For example, 'The game was canceled due to rain.'

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What is a simple way to show cause and effect?

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You can use 'if...then' statements. For example, 'If it rains, then the picnic will be canceled.'

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What is a common effect of eating too much candy?

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A common effect of eating too much candy is getting a stomach ache.