cause and effect

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What is a cause?

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

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What is an effect?

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

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In the sentence 'Because it rained, I got soaked', what is the cause?

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The cause is 'it rained'.

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In the sentence 'It was very cold outside, so I wore a warm coat', what is the effect?

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The effect is 'I wore a warm coat'.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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

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What would be the effect of someone telling a joke?

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The effect would likely be that someone laughs.

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What is the cause of ice cream melting on a hot day?

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The cause is the hot weather.

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If you study hard for a test, what is the expected effect?

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The expected effect is that you will do well on the test.

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What is a simple way to remember cause and effect?

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Think of it as 'Why did this happen?' (cause) and 'What happened because of it?' (effect).

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What is the cause of a garden growing?

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The cause is you watering it every day.