cause and effect

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is something that makes something else happen.

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is what happens as a result of a cause.

Front

What are signal words for cause and effect?

Back

Signal words include because, therefore, due to, and so.

Front

Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

Back

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

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What does 'due to' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'Due to' indicates the reason for something happening.

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What is the effect of eating too much candy?

Back

The effect could be a stomachache.

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If you study hard, what is the likely effect?

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The likely effect is that you will do well on the test.

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

Back

The cause is 'The sun was shining.'

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What is the effect in the sentence: 'She was late because she missed the bus.'?

Back

The effect is 'She was late.'

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What happens if you water a plant?

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The effect is that the plant grows.