Cause and Effect

Cause: My brother added lots of sugar to his drink.

Effect:

• It was too sour to drink.

• It was too sweet to drink.

• He broke the cup.

• He had to clean the dishes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm.  His family looked for him.  Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny.  He had been trapped in the well for three hours.
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?

• He was trapped for three hours.
• His mother found him at sundown.
• He was visiting the farm.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Peter walked quickly down the dark street.  It was very quiet.  Suddenly, a dog howled.  Peter walked even faster after that.
CAUSE: A dog howled.
What was the EFFECT?

• Peter went inside.
• Everything was quiet.
• Peter walked even faster.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

Consequently means __________

• soft or smooth

• as a result, effect, or outcome; therefore:

• rustling

• difficult or impossible to understand

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CAUSE:

It was very hot, so...What is the effect?

• I put my coat on.

• I went swimming.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

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.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Choose the answer that shows the cause first and the effect second.

• They went to the movies, then it rained heavily.
• It rained heavily, so they went to the movies instead of the park.
• They packed their lunches, so it began to rain.
• They went to the movies, so they packed their lunches.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

They stayed inside.......it was raining

• since

• because of

• owing to

• so

• due to

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

I woke up late this morning........(A) my alarm clock did not ring............, I had to rush to get ready for school and I made a huge mess all over the house. I missed the bus........ I had to go back home to fetch my cell phone. ..........., I was late for school, and my lecturer was not pleased with me at all. Due to the fact that my day had been going so badly, I was in a bad mood and I shouted at my friends. .......... I was in such a bad mood, they didn't want to hang out with me and they left. After they left, my day only got worse. In view of all that happened today, I've decided that I need two alarm clocks instead of one, to make sure I wake up on time in the mornings.

• because

• as a result

• due to

• owing to

• therefore

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CCSS.W.11-12.1C

I woke up late this morning........ my alarm clock did not ring............(B), I had to rush to get ready for school and I made a huge mess all over the house. I missed the bus........ I had to go back home to fetch my cell phone. ..........., I was late for school, and my lecturer was not pleased with me at all. Due to the fact that my day had been going so badly, I was in a bad mood and I shouted at my friends. .......... I was in such a bad mood, they didn't want to hang out with me and they left. After they left, my day only got worse. In view of all that happened today, I've decided that I need two alarm clocks instead of one, to make sure I wake up on time in the mornings.

• because of

• as a result

• since

• due to

• owing to

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.3