Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

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A cause is something that makes something else happen. It is the reason why an event occurs.

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What is an effect?

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An effect is what happens as a result of a cause. It is the outcome of an event.

Front

Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

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Cause: It rained heavily. Effect: The ground became muddy.

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What signal word indicates a cause?

Back

Because is a signal word that shows a cause.

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What signal word indicates an effect?

Back

So is a signal word that shows an effect.

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What is the cause in the sentence: 'The sun was shining, so we went to the park.'?

Back

The sun was shining.

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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 does 'due to' indicate in a sentence?

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'Due to' indicates a cause.

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What is a possible effect of not eating breakfast?

Back

You might feel hungry before lunch.

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What is a possible cause of a plant wilting?

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The plant did not get enough water.