CAUSE EFFECT

What could be a possible cause to this happening?

• Because the phone fell in a bucket of water.

• Since the phone was protected in a phone case.

• Because someone dropped the phone on a sidewalk.

• Therefore someone needs a new phone.

• Because someone hid the phone in the proper place.

Cause:

Effect: I did not understand what the teacher explained doing.

• I was not paying attention.

• I did all my homework.

• I was paying attention

• I got a 100 on the test.

• I could do anything

I can not meet you this morning ... I get bad cough since last night.

• since

• due to

• thanks to

• as result of

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.

What are possible causes for not doing your homework?

• You earn a 100% on a test.
• You left your bookbag and notebook at school.
• You are in trouble with your teacher!
• You are sitting out of recess doing your missed work.

It started raining, so I opened my umbrella. What is the cause?

• I opened my umbrella
• umbrella
• It started raining
• rain

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

• It was too sour to drink.
• It was too sweet to drink.
• He broke the cup.
• He had to clean the dishes.

Cause: My dad picked corn from the garden.

• We had dinner at a restaurant.
• We had some corn with dinner.
• I finished my homework before dinner.
• I had to clean the dishes after lunch.

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.

What would be the most likely CAUSE of someone laughing?

• eating ice cream
• someone telling a joke
• drinking water
• sorting laundry