CEffect

In the following sentence, what is the cause?

Since Joe was sick, he didn't take his math test.

• Joe was sick

• He didn't take his math test

• since

What could be the cause of Olivia giving Emily a present?

• Emily had a birthday party.

• Emily received a thank you card.

• The toy store was closed.

• Olivia went to the park.

After school on Wednesday, Brandon found out he made the basketball team. What could be the cause of him making the basketball team?

• He practiced every day.

• He had a sleepover with his friends.

• He had pizza for dinner.

• He played video games.

What would most likely be the CAUSE of someone laughing?

• sorting laundry

• eating candy

• someone telling a joke

• drinking water

What is the MOST important and helpful signal word we know?

• I don't know

• So

• Due to

• Because