Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is the reason why something happens.

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Front

What is an effect?

Back

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

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In the sentence 'Due to the rain, we stayed inside,' what is the cause?

Back

The cause is 'Due to the rain.'

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

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CCSS.RI.7.3

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In the sentence 'The plants grew because of the sunlight,' what is the effect?

Back

The effect is 'The plants grew.'

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What does 'cause and effect' mean?

Back

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

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Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

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Cause: It was very hot outside. Effect: We decided to go swimming.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

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What is the effect of studying hard for a test?

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The effect is that you are likely to get a good grade.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is the cause of a plant wilting?

Back

The cause could be lack of water.

Front

In the sentence 'She was late because of traffic,' what is the cause?

Back

The cause is 'because of traffic.'

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is the effect of eating too much sugar?

Back

The effect can be a stomachache.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3