Cause and Effect , Comparison and Contrast

What is the cause in this sentence?

Because it rained, I got soaked.

• it rained

• I got soaked

What is cause?

• The result of something happening

• The last thing that happened

• Something that causes something else to happen

• Something that happens

What is an effect?

• Something that causes something else

• Refers to what results

• The first thing that happens

• Something that happens

Which happens first: cause or effect?

• Cause

• 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.

Cause:

Effect: The plant died.

• My mother took care of the plant.

• The plant was pretty.

• The plant did not get enough water.

• The plant got plenty of sunlight.

Name the red part of the sentence.

Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.

• Cause

• Effect

What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying well the modules?

• The student got perfect on the test

• The student doesn't have to take the test

• The teacher smiles

• The student doing very poorly on the test

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 get the lead in the school play

• her dream of being rich one day

• her determination to be a well-known actor

• her willingness to try new activities

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.