Cause and Effect ELA

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What is a cause in a cause and effect relationship?

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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 in a cause and effect relationship?

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An effect is the outcome or result that occurs due to a specific cause.

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What does the phrase 'as a result' indicate?

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It indicates a consequence or effect that follows from a specific cause.

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What does the word 'because' signify in a sentence?

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It introduces a reason or cause for an action or situation.

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What is the purpose of using 'so' in a sentence?

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It connects a cause to its effect, indicating that one event is a result of another.

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How can 'due to' be used in a sentence?

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It is used to indicate the reason for something, often followed by a noun or noun phrase.

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What is the difference between 'because of' and 'due to'?

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'Because of' is followed by a noun phrase, while 'due to' is typically used after a form of the verb 'to be'.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is the role of conjunctions in cause and effect sentences?

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Conjunctions like 'because', 'so', and 'since' help to connect causes and effects in sentences.

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What is a common mistake when identifying causes and effects?

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Confusing correlation with causation; just because two events occur together does not mean one caused the other.