Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

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A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect.

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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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Identify the cause in the sentence: 'The ground was wet because it rained.'

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The cause is 'it rained.'

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Identify the effect in the sentence: 'She was late because she missed the bus.'

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The effect is 'she was late.'

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

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A cause leads to an effect; they are connected in a cause-and-effect relationship.

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Give an example of a cause and its effect.

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Cause: 'It was very hot.' Effect: 'We went swimming.'

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What is a signal word that indicates a cause?

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'Because' is a signal word that indicates a cause.

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What is a signal word that indicates an effect?

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'So' is a signal word that indicates an effect.

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In the sentence 'He studied hard, so he passed the test,' what is the cause?

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The cause is 'He studied hard.'

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

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The effect is 'The dog barked.'