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 does it mean when we say 'cause and effect'?

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It means understanding how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Identify the cause: 'The boy was late because he missed the bus.'

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The cause is 'he missed the bus.'

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Identify the effect: 'The flowers died because they didn't get enough water.'

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The effect is 'the flowers died.'

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What is a possible cause for someone feeling tired?

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A possible cause is not getting enough sleep.

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What is a possible effect of studying hard for a test?

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A possible effect is getting a good grade.

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In the sentence 'She was happy because she won the game,' what is the cause?

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The cause is 'she won the game.'

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

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The effect is 'the dog barked.'