Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

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A cause is an event or action that makes something happen.

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What is an effect?

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An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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What is a signal word?

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A signal word is a word or phrase that indicates a cause-and-effect relationship.

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Give an example of a cause.

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It rained heavily.

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Give an example of an effect.

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The ground became muddy.

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What does 'as a result' indicate?

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It indicates the effect of a cause.

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What is the cause in the sentence: 'The dog barked because it saw a stranger.'?

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The dog saw a stranger.

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What is the effect in the sentence: 'She studied hard, so she passed the test.'?

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She passed the test.

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What is the cause in the sentence: 'He was late because he missed the bus.'?

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He missed the bus.

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What is the effect in the sentence: 'The sun set, and it got dark.'?

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It got dark.