Cause & Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

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

Front

What is an effect?

Back

An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

Front

In the sentence 'The crowd cheers after the team scores,' what is the cause?

Back

The team scoring.

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In the sentence 'The plant died because it did not get enough water,' what is the effect?

Back

The plant died.

Front

What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

Back

If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

Front

What happens if you do not study for a test?

Back

You may do badly on the test (effect).

Front

What is a possible effect of a car running out of gas?

Back

The car stops moving.

Front

If you eat too much candy, what is a possible effect?

Back

You may get a stomach ache.

Front

What is the cause of snow covering the ground?

Back

It snowed.

Front

If a student forgets their homework, what is a possible effect?

Back

The teacher may give them a lower grade.