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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What are signal words for cause and effect?

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Signal words are words that help show the relationship between a cause and an effect, such as 'because', 'therefore', and 'due to'.

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Give an example of a cause and its effect.

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Cause: It rained heavily. Effect: The ground became muddy.

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

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

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Can an effect have multiple causes?

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Yes, an effect can have more than one cause. For example, 'She was late because she missed the bus and her alarm didn't ring.'

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What is a signal word that indicates a cause?

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The word 'because' is a signal word that indicates a cause.

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What is a signal word that indicates an effect?

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The word 'therefore' is a signal word that indicates an effect.

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True or False: The order of cause and effect matters.

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False. The order does not matter; the relationship is what is important.

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What is an example of a cause?

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An example of a cause is 'He studied hard for the test.'