Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

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

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is the outcome or result that occurs due to a specific cause.

Front

Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

Back

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

Front

What could be a possible cause of buying new clothes?

Back

Your old ones had holes in them, you outgrew your old ones, or your mom said you needed to.

Front

What causes Amelia to audition for school plays?

Back

Her determination to be a well-known actor.

Front

In the statement 'Because it was cold, I wore a jacket', identify the cause and effect.

Back

Cause: It was cold; Effect: I wore a jacket.

Front

What is a causal relationship?

Back

A causal relationship is a connection between two events where one event (the cause) directly affects the other event (the effect).

Front

What is the purpose of identifying causes and effects in a text?

Back

To understand the reasons behind events and the consequences that follow.

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What is a common signal word for cause?

Back

Because.

Front

What is a common signal word for effect?

Back

So.