cause and effect

Cause and effect is a relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

A cause is something that makes something else happen.

An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

Look for signal words like 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'leads to'.

'Because' is a key signal word that indicates a cause.

'Therefore' is a key signal word that indicates an effect.

Yes, one cause can lead to multiple effects.

Yes, one effect can be caused by multiple factors.

If a plant gets sunlight (cause), it can grow taller, produce flowers, and become healthier (effects).