Nonfiction Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is something that makes something else happen. It explains why something occurs.

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What is an effect?

Back

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

Front

In the sentence 'Since it was raining, we stayed inside,' what is the cause?

Back

It was raining.

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In the sentence 'The sun was shining, so we went to the park,' what is the effect?

Back

We went to the park.

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What does 'due to' mean in a sentence?

Back

'Due to' means because of something. It introduces a cause.

Front

In the sentence 'The dog barked because it saw a stranger,' what is the cause?

Back

It saw a stranger.

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In the sentence 'She studied hard, so she passed the test,' what is the effect?

Back

She passed the test.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

Back

If you water a plant (cause), it grows (effect).

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What is the cause in the sentence 'The ice melted because it was hot outside'?

Back

It was hot outside.

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What is the effect in the sentence 'He was tired because he stayed up late'?

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He was tired.