Cause and Effect

Front

What is a cause?

Back

A cause is something that makes something else happen.

Front

What is an effect?

Back

An effect is what happens because of a cause.

Front

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

Back

It rained.

Front

In the sentence 'Since I got straight A's, my parents took me out to dinner', what is the cause?

Back

I got straight A's.

Front

What would be the most likely cause of someone laughing?

Back

Someone telling a joke.

Front

Which happens first: cause or effect?

Back

Cause.

Front

What is an example of a cause?

Back

Eating ice cream can cause someone to feel happy.

Front

What is an example of an effect?

Back

Feeling happy is an effect of eating ice cream.

Front

Can one cause have multiple effects?

Back

Yes, one cause can lead to multiple effects.

Front

Can one effect have multiple causes?

Back

Yes, one effect can be caused by multiple causes.