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

True or False: The cause always comes first in a cause and effect relationship.

Back

False

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What signal words can indicate a cause?

Back

Because, since, due to.

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What signal words can indicate an effect?

Back

So, therefore, as a result.

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If it rains, what is a possible effect?

Back

The ground gets wet.

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If I study hard, what is a possible effect?

Back

I will do well on the test.

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What is an example of a cause: 'The sun is shining'?

Back

The sun shining can cause people to go outside.

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What is an example of an effect: 'I got a cookie'?

Back

I asked my mom for a cookie.

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

Back

I missed the bus.