Cause and Effect

What would be the most likely CAUSE of someone laughing?

• eating ice cream
• someone telling a joke
• drinking water
• sorting laundry

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What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying for a test?

• The student doing very well on the test
• The student doing very badly on the test
• The student doesn't have to take the test
• The teacher smiles

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What's the effect ?
 Paul overslept. 

• He was late for school.
• He was very hungry.
• His dog kept barking.
• His parents bought a new car.

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The cause is _____________

• What Happens
• Why Something Happens

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The effect is ______________

• What Happens
• Why Something Happens

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When I woke up, I found that a beautiful, cold blanket of white covered my yard.
What was the cause?

• It rained last night!
• A  giant chef sneezed flour over my neighborhood!
• It must have snowed while I slept.
• The trees were frosty white too.

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What is the cause?

Melissa was promoted to a better-paying position

• Because she was an excellent worker.

• Because she was often late or absent.

• Because she went on vacation to Europe.

• Because she asked for help so often.

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We turned up the heat since it was getting cold. 
The highlighted part is the......

• Cause
• Effect
• Neither

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Tommy and Matthew are good friends because they have many common interests and hobbies. The highlighted part is the....

• Effect
• Cause
• Neither

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Anna practiced math during summer vacation, therefore, she finds math easy. The highlighted part is the.....

• Effect
• Cause
• Neither

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