Cause and Effect

Front

What is a cause?

Back

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

Front

What is an effect?

Back

An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

Front

In the sentence 'Because it rained, I got wet,' what is the cause?

Back

It rained.

Front

In the sentence 'John did not study for the test at all, so he failed it,' what is the effect?

Back

He failed it.

Front

What does 'cause and effect' mean?

Back

'Cause and effect' refers to the relationship between events where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

Front

Identify the cause: 'I skipped lunch today.'

Back

The cause is 'I skipped lunch today.'

Front

Identify the effect: 'I am extremely hungry this evening.'

Back

The effect is 'I am extremely hungry this evening.'

Front

What is the cause in the sentence: 'The baby was crying because she was hungry.'?

Back

She was hungry.

Front

What is the effect in the sentence: 'My stomach really hurts because I ate too much.'?

Back

My stomach really hurts.

Front

In the sentence 'The dog barked because it saw a stranger,' what is the cause?

Back

It saw a stranger.