Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is why something happened.

Front

What is an effect?

Back

An effect is what happened as a result of a cause.

Front

In the sentence 'There was a car accident on the highway, so we arrived late to school,' what is the cause?

Back

The cause is 'There was a car accident on the highway.'

Front

In the sentence 'Jessica had a stomachache because she ate too many peanut butter cookies,' what is the effect?

Back

The effect is 'Jessica had a stomachache.'

Front

What is the relationship between cause and effect?

Back

A cause leads to an effect; the cause is the reason something happens, and the effect is the result.

Front

Give an example of a cause and its effect.

Back

Cause: It rained heavily. Effect: The streets were flooded.

Front

What is the cause in the scenario: 'The dog barked loudly, so the neighbors complained.'

Back

The cause is 'The dog barked loudly.'

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What is the effect in the scenario: 'The sun set, and it became dark.'

Back

The effect is 'It became dark.'

Front

Identify the cause: 'The car broke down, so we had to walk home.'

Back

The cause is 'The car broke down.'

Front

Identify the effect: 'She studied hard for the test, and she passed.'

Back

The effect is 'She passed the test.'