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 ride in cars or on motorcycles.

Horses are used by most policemen.

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

What happens because of a cause

Something that causes something else

EFFECT:I missed the bus. What is the cause?

I was waiting at the bus stop, so

EFFECT: My stomach really hurts... What is the cause?

because I ate too much Halloween candy.

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?

Trash chokes ducks, fish, and turtles.

People leave trash on sidewalks and streets.

The design of roller coasters is based on the laws of physics. Which of the following details does NOT support this main idea?

Wooden roller coasters are scarier than steel roller coasters.

There are no engines on roller coasters; kinetic energy drives the coaster forward.

The amount of friction on the wheels affects the speed of the ride.

Inertia is the force that keeps you in your seat during a loop-the-loop.

Cause and Effect

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

CAUSE:
My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

I ate a big breakfast.

I was late for work.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Cause: The dishes were dirty.

Mom put them on the table.

They broke.

Mom put them in the dish washer.

I put them in the trash can.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Cause: Today is Alanna's birthday.

She got into trouble.

She did not get any presents.

She got birthday cake.

She scraped her leg.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

peanut allergies

students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

yummy

delicious

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What are possible causes for not doing your homework?

You earn a 100% on a test.

You left your folder at school.

You are in trouble with your teacher!

You are sitting out of recess doing your missed work.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

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Cause and Effect

CAUSE:
My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

Cause: The dishes were dirty.

Cause: Today is Alanna's birthday.

What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

What are possible causes for not doing your homework?

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?

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?

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?

Our dog is a hero in our town. One day, little Jimmy Ward did not come home for dinner. Everyone looked for him all over town. Finally, our dog found Jimmy asleep under a tree.
CAUSE: Jimmy did not come home for dinner.
What was the EFFECT?

Name the red part of the sentence.
Jessica had a stomachache because she ate too many peanut butter cookies.

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Cause and Effect

CAUSE:My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

Cause: The dishes were dirty.

Cause: Today is Alanna's birthday.

What is the effect in this sentence?Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

What are possible causes for not doing your homework?

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?

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?

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?

Our dog is a hero in our town. One day, little Jimmy Ward did not come home for dinner. Everyone looked for him all over town. Finally, our dog found Jimmy asleep under a tree.CAUSE: Jimmy did not come home for dinner.What was the EFFECT?

Name the red part of the sentence.Jessica had a stomachache because she ate too many peanut butter cookies.

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CAUSE:
My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

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?

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?

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?

Our dog is a hero in our town. One day, little Jimmy Ward did not come home for dinner. Everyone looked for him all over town. Finally, our dog found Jimmy asleep under a tree.
CAUSE: Jimmy did not come home for dinner.
What was the EFFECT?

Name the red part of the sentence.
Jessica had a stomachache because she ate too many peanut butter cookies.