Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

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A cause is an event or situation 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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In the sentence 'Because it rained, I got soaked', what is the cause?

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It rained.

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In the sentence 'Anne had cake for dessert because it was her birthday', what is the effect?

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Anne had cake for dessert.

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What does the word 'therefore' indicate in a sentence?

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It indicates a conclusion or effect based on the previous statement.

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Identify the cause in the sentence: 'Cole wasn't feeling well, so he stayed home from school.'

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Not feeling well.

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

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A cause leads to an effect; the cause is why something happens, and the effect is what happens as a result.

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In the sentence 'Our apartment is on the 11th floor, therefore, we have a great view of the city', what is the cause?

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Our apartment is on the 11th floor.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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If it snows (cause), then school may be canceled (effect).

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What is a signal word that often indicates a cause?

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Because.