Cause and Effect Main Idea

What is the cause in this sentence?

Because it rained, I got soaked.

• it rained

• I got soaked

CAUSE:

My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

• I ate a big breakfast.

• I was late for work.

Name the red part of the sentence.
Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.

• Cause
• Effect

Consequently means __________

• soft or smooth

• as a result, effect, or outcome; therefore:

• rustling

• difficult or impossible to understand

What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying for a test?

• The student doing very well on the test
• The student doing very badly on the test
• The student doesn't have to take the test
• The teacher smiles

CAUSE:

It was very hot, so...What is the effect?

• I put my coat on.

• I went swimming.

What is a cause?

• The result of something happening

• The last thing that happened

• Something that causes something else to happen

• Something that happens

What is an effect?

• Something that causes something else

• What happens because of a cause

• The first thing that happens

• Something that happens

What is the effect in this sentence?

Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

• peanut allergies

• students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

EFFECT:I missed the bus. What is the cause?

• My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

• I was waiting at the bus stop, so