Cause and Effect

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What is Cause and Effect?

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

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What is a Cause?

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A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect.

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What is an Effect?

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An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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Example of Cause: I forgot my umbrella.

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What is the effect? (Answer: I got wet in the rain.)

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Example of Effect: The ground is wet.

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What is the cause? (Answer: It rained.)

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If I study hard, what is the likely effect?

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I will do well on my test.

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What happens if you don't water a plant?

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The plant will wilt and may die. (Cause: Not watering; Effect: Plant wilts.)

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What is the cause of a car accident?

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Possible causes include speeding, distracted driving, or bad weather.

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If it is snowing, what is a possible effect?

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People may stay indoors or schools may close.

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What is a simple cause and effect sentence?

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Because I ate too much candy, I felt sick.