Cause & Effect

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What is Cause?

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Something that causes something else to happen.

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What is Effect?

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Something that happens as a result of a cause.

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What are clue words for Cause and Effect?

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since, as a result of, so, then.

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What happens when there is a lack of rain for farmers?

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Their land dries up, making it difficult to grow crops.

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Why do farmers often need to get a second job?

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Farmers often get a second job when crops fail so they can get money.

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What is an example of a cause?

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Dashiell Hammett worked as a detective.

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What is an example of an effect?

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Hammett's stories seem true-to-life.

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What does 'as a result of' indicate?

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It indicates the effect of a cause.

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What does 'so' indicate in a sentence?

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It indicates a consequence or effect.

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What is a simple cause and effect relationship?

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