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 effect relationship.

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

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What happens if you forget to water a plant?

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The plant may wilt or die (effect) because it didn't get enough water (cause).

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What is the cause in the sentence: 'The dog barked because it saw a stranger.'?

Back

The dog saw a stranger.

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What is the effect in the sentence: 'She studied hard, so she passed the test.'?

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She passed the test.

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If you eat too much candy, what is the likely effect?

Back

You may get a stomach ache.

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What is the cause in the sentence: 'He was late because he missed the bus.'?

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He missed the bus.

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What is the effect in the sentence: 'The sun set, and it got dark.'?

Back

It got dark.

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If you do not wear a coat in winter, what is the likely effect?

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You may feel cold.