CAUSE AND EFFECT

Kelly studied her spelling words and 

she got an A on the test.

• Cause

• Effect

Answer explanation

EFFECT is the correct answer. To get an A is the result of Kelly studying her spelling.

Since mom locked the car door, we couldn’t enter it.

• CAUSE

• EFFECT

Answer explanation

EFFECT: We couldn't enter it is the result of mom locking the car door.

It started to rain, so we pulled out our umbrellas.

• CAUSE

• EFFECT

Answer explanation

CAUSE: The underlined words It started to rain is the reason for them to pull out their umbrellas.

Our apartment is on the 11th floor; therefore, we have a great view of the city.

• CAUSE

• EFFECT

Answer explanation

EFFECT: Having a great view of the city is the result of the apartment being on the 11th floor.

Because I helped my mother, she was able to finish her work quickly.

• CAUSE

• EFFECT

Answer explanation

CAUSE: The signal word because helped you to identify the underlined words as the cause.

It was a very windy day; therefore, we were able to fly our kite.

• CAUSE

• EFFECT

Answer explanation

EFFECT: The underlined words we were able to fly our kite is what happened because it was windy.

Consequently, I got sick when someone sneezed on me.

• CAUSE

• EFFECT

Answer explanation

EFFECT: I got sick is the result of someone sneezed on me.

Dan’s shoelace was untied, as a result he tripped and fell down.

• CAUSE

• EFFECT

Answer explanation

CAUSE: Dan's shoelace was untied is the reason he tripped and fell down.

Luan spilled milk all over the floor, so she cleaned it up with a mop.

• CAUSE

• EFFECT

Answer explanation

EFFECT: She cleaned it up with the mop is what happened after Luan spilled the milk all over the floor.

Due to the heavy rains, the streets were flooded.

• CAUSE

• EFFECT

Answer explanation

CAUSE: Due to the heavy rains is the reason why the streets are flooded.