Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

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A cause is something that makes something else happen. It is the reason why an event occurs.

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What is an effect?

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An effect is what happens as a result of a cause. It is the outcome of an event.

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Identify the cause in this sentence: 'The sun was shining, so we went to the park.'

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The cause is 'The sun was shining.'

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Identify the effect in this sentence: 'It rained, so the ground got wet.'

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The effect is 'the ground got wet.'

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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If you water a plant (cause), it will grow (effect).

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In the sentence 'She studied hard, so she passed the test,' what is the cause?

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The cause is 'She studied hard.'

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In the sentence 'The dog barked, so the mailman left,' what is the effect?

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The effect is 'the mailman left.'

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What happens if you don't eat breakfast?

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You might feel tired or hungry later (effect).

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What is a possible effect of playing outside all day?

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You might feel tired at night (effect).

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What is a possible cause of a thunderstorm?

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Warm air rising can cause a thunderstorm.