Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

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?

Back

An effect is what happens as a result of a cause. It is the outcome of an event.

Front

Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

Back

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

Front

What happens if you forget your umbrella on a rainy day?

Back

Cause: You forgot your umbrella. Effect: You got wet.

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What is the cause in the sentence: 'The sun was shining, so we went to the park.'?

Back

The sun was shining.

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What is the effect in the sentence: 'She studied hard, so she passed the test.'?

Back

She passed the test.

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Identify the cause: 'The dog barked because it saw a stranger.'

Back

The dog saw a stranger.

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Identify the effect: 'He was tired because he stayed up late.'

Back

He was tired.

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What is a simple way to remember cause and effect?

Back

Think of cause as 'why' something happened and effect as 'what' happened.

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In the sentence 'The ice cream melted because it was left out in the sun,' what is the cause?

Back

It was left out in the sun.