Cause and Effect

Front

What is a cause?

Back

A cause is an event or action that makes something happen.

Front

What is an effect?

Back

An effect is what happens as a result of a cause.

Front

In the sentence 'The dog barked because it saw a stranger', what is the cause?

Back

The dog saw a stranger.

Front

In the sentence 'The ice cream melted because it was left in the sun', what is the effect?

Back

The ice cream melted.

Front

What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

Back

If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

Front

What could be an effect of studying hard for a test?

Back

You might get a good grade.

Front

What could be a cause of a plant wilting?

Back

Not enough water.

Front

In the sentence 'She was late because she missed the bus', what is the effect?

Back

She was late.

Front

What is a simple way to remember cause and effect?

Back

Cause = Why it happened; Effect = What happened.

Front

If you eat too much candy, what could be an effect?

Back

You might get a stomach ache.