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What is Cause and Effect?

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Cause and Effect is a relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect). For example, if it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is a Cause?

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A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect. For example, forgetting to water a plant (cause) can lead to the plant wilting (effect).

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What is an Effect?

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An effect is the result or outcome of a cause. For example, studying hard (cause) can lead to good grades (effect).

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Can you give an example of Cause and Effect?

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Sure! If you eat too much candy (cause), you might get a stomach ache (effect).

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What is a Simple Cause and Effect relationship?

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A simple cause and effect relationship is when one clear cause leads to one clear effect, like 'The sun shines (cause), and the ice melts (effect).'

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What is a Complex Cause and Effect relationship?

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A complex cause and effect relationship involves multiple causes leading to one effect or one cause leading to multiple effects. For example, 'Lack of sleep (cause) can lead to poor concentration and irritability (effects).'

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How can we identify Cause and Effect in a story?

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We can identify cause and effect in a story by looking for clues that show how one event leads to another, often using words like 'because,' 'so,' or 'therefore.'

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What is a Cause and Effect Chain?

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A cause and effect chain is a series of events where each event is the cause of the next event. For example: 'It rained (cause) → the river flooded (effect) → people had to evacuate (effect of the flood).'

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What signal words indicate Cause and Effect?

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Signal words that indicate cause and effect include 'because,' 'therefore,' 'as a result,' 'due to,' and 'leads to.'

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How does Cause and Effect help us understand events?

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Understanding cause and effect helps us see how events are connected, allowing us to predict outcomes and understand the reasons behind actions.