Cause and effect

At one time, policemen rode horses or went on foot.  Today, outlaws use fast cars to get away.  Many policemen now ride in fast cars or motorcycles.  They could not chase a fast car on horseback.  
CAUSE: Outlaws use fast cars to get away.
What was the EFFECT?

• Policemen chase cars on foot.
• Horses are used by most policemen.
• Policemen ride in cars or on motorcycles.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Suri and Dawson are rock climbing. Suri decides to attempt a new skill she has learned. At first, she is successful, but then she loses her grip and falls. Suddenly, the safety ropes catch her, but she smashes her hand on the rock.

What is the effect of Suri's fall?

• Suri decides to try a new skill.

• Suri smashes her hand.

• At first, she is successful.

• Suri is rock climbing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

One reason streams become polluted is storm water runoff. When rain or melted snow runs off, it carries trash from sidewalks and streets with it. These pollutants flow into storm sewers or directly into a lake, stream, or river. Then, bacteria from the trash spread to create health hazards. The trash itself can choke and suffocate ducks, fish, turtles, and birds. Used motor oil, paint, and insecticides can poison fish.

According to this passage, which of the following is caused by storm water runoff?

• Swimming pools fill up.

• Snow melts and runs off.

• Trash chokes ducks, fish, and turtles.

• People leave trash on sidewalks and streets.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

Because Amelia was determined to be a famous actor one day, she auditioned for every school play, signed up for after-school acting classes, and subscribed to a special magazine for actors.

What causes Amelia to audition for school plays, sign up for acting classes, and subscribe to an acting magazine?

• her determination to be a well-known actor

• her dream of being rich one day

• her determination to get the lead in the school play

• her willingness to try new activities

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Dashiell Hammett was an American writer.   He worked as a detective when he was young.  Because of this, his detective stories are very exciting and seem true-to-life.
CAUSE: Dashiell Hammett worked as a detective.
What was the EFFECT?

• He became an American.
• His stories seem true-to-life.
• He wrote only true stories.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

The sun was very hot.  All the elephants tried to lie in the shade.  One elephant found a good way to get cool.  It splashed water onto its back with its trunk.
EFFECT: The elephant tried to lie in the shade.
What was the CAUSE?

• One elephant was splashing water.
• The sun was very hot.
• It was cooler in the water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Gretta and Gregory were blackberry hunting.  Suddenly, Gretta screamed.  A big bear was eating berries up ahead.  When the bear heard the scream, it turned and ran away.
CAUSE: Gretta screamed when she saw the bear.
What was the EFFECT?

• The bear was eating berries.
• The bear ran away.
• Gregory went hunting for the bear.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

The glass case had been broken with a hammer.  Inside, the case was empty.  "Help!" cried Mrs. Maxwell.  "Someone stole my jewels!"
EFFECT: "Help!" cried Mrs. Maxwell.
What was the CAUSE?

• Someone stole a glass case.
• The jewel case was empty.
• She was hit with a hammer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

Jason and Kate were not alone on the path.  They could hear footsteps behind them.  "Walk quickly," whispered Jason.  "I think somebody is following us."
EFFECT: Jason thought somebody was following him.
What was the CAUSE?

• He could hear footsteps.
• He saw Kate on the path.
• He and Kate were alone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.SL.1.2

Michael did not want to go to the dentist.  He was afraid that Dr. Yurman would hurt him.  He cried all the way to the office.  But after all that, it didn't hurt at all.
EFFECT: Michael cried all the way to the office.
What was the CAUSE?

• He wanted to see Dr. Yurman.
• The dentist didn't hurt him at all.
• He was afraid of the dentist.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.8.3