Cause and Effect

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What is Cause?

Back

A cause is something that makes something else happen. It is the reason why an event occurs.

Front

What is Effect?

Back

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

Front

What clue word signals an effect?

Back

As a result.

Front

If it rains, what is a possible effect?

Back

The ground will be wet.

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What is a cause in the sentence: 'The sun melted the ice.'?

Back

The sun melted the ice.

Front

What is an effect in the sentence: 'The sun melted the ice.'?

Back

The ice turned into water.

Front

What clue word signals a cause?

Back

Because.

Front

If you study hard, what is a possible effect?

Back

You will do well on the test.

Front

In the sentence 'I was late because I missed the bus', what is the cause?

Back

I missed the bus.

Front

In the sentence 'I was late because I missed the bus', what is the effect?

Back

I was late.