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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Give an example of a cause and its effect: "It rained yesterday."

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Cause: It rained yesterday. Effect: The ground is wet.

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What happens if you forget to water a plant?

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Cause: You forgot to water the plant. Effect: The plant may wilt or die.

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If you study hard for a test, what is a possible effect?

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Cause: You studied hard for the test. Effect: You may get a good grade.

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

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The relationship is that a cause leads to an effect.

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In the sentence, 'She was late because she missed the bus,' what is the cause?

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Cause: She missed the bus.

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In the sentence, 'The sun melted the ice,' what is the effect?

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Effect: The ice melted.

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If you eat too much candy, what could be an effect?

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Cause: You eat too much candy. Effect: You may get a stomach ache.

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What is a chain of events?

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A chain of events is a series of causes and effects that are connected.