Cause/Effect Keywords

In every cause/effect situation (not sentence), what comes first?

• the cause

• the effect

• neither

Which word tells us why something happens?

• cause

• effect

Which word tells us what happens afterwards (the result)?

• cause

• effect

Which word best matches reason?

• cause

• effect

Which word best matches result?

• cause

• effect

What would be a cause for this situation?

• The man is sick.

• The man is hungry.

• The man is rich.

What would be a cause for this situation?

• The weather is nice outside.

• She learns a lot.

• She doesn't like school.

What would be an effect for this situation?

• He just bought dinner.

• He isn't responsible.

• He can't go to the movies.

What would be an effect for this situation?

• The soup was too hot.

• She has to clean it up.

• She got angry.

Choose the best keyword:

Wanting to be independent _____________ why Jose wants to own his own business.

• because of/due to

• since/because

• therefore/as a result

• explains

• causes