Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is something that makes something else happen. It is the reason why an event occurs.

Front

What is an effect?

Back

An effect is what happens as a result of a cause. It is the outcome of an event.

Front

In the sentence 'Because it rained, the ground got wet', what is the cause?

Back

The cause is 'it rained'.

Front

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

Back

The effect is 'the dog barked'.

Front

What does 'cause and effect' mean?

Back

'Cause and effect' refers to the relationship between events where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

Front

Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

Back

If you water a plant (cause), it will grow (effect).

Front

In the sentence 'She studied hard, so she passed the test', what is the cause?

Back

The cause is 'She studied hard'.

Front

In the sentence 'The sun set, and it got dark', what is the effect?

Back

The effect is 'it got dark'.

Front

What is a simple way to remember cause and effect?

Back

Think of cause as 'why' something happens and effect as 'what' happens.

Front

In the sentence 'He was tired because he stayed up late', what is the effect?

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The effect is 'He was tired'.