Cause and Effect

Front

What is a Cause?

Back

A cause is the reason why something happens.

Front

What is an Effect?

Back

An effect is the result of what happened.

Front

In the sentence 'The lake was not frozen yet, so we could not go ice skating,' what is the effect?

Back

We could not go ice skating.

Front

In the sentence 'Since I left the pizza in the oven, it started to burn,' what is the effect?

Back

It started to burn.

Front

What caused the cows to run out of the pen?

Back

The gate was open.

Front

What is the relationship between cause and effect?

Back

A cause leads to an effect.

Front

Give an example of a cause and its effect.

Back

Cause: It rained. Effect: The ground got wet.

Front

What happens if there is no cause?

Back

There will be no effect.

Front

Can an effect have multiple causes?

Back

Yes, an effect can be caused by more than one reason.

Front

What is a simple way to remember cause and effect?

Back

Cause = Why it happened; Effect = What happened.