Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is an event or action that makes something happen.

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

Front

Give an example of a cause and its effect.

Back

Cause: It rained. Effect: The ground got wet.

Front

What words are often used to show cause and effect?

Back

Because, so, as a result, if.

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

Back

A cause leads to an effect; one event influences another.

Front

Identify the cause: 'The dog barked loudly.'

Back

The dog barking is the cause.

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Identify the effect: 'The children were happy.'

Back

The children being happy is the effect.

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What happens if you don't water a plant?

Back

The plant will wilt (effect) because it lacks water (cause).

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What is a possible cause for 'The lights went out'?

Back

The electricity went out.

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What is a possible effect of 'I studied hard'?

Back

I passed the test.