Identifying Cause and Effect Worksheet

A loud boom was heard throughout the entire building since the furnace exploded.

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Students did very well on their end-of-the-year tests so the school had a carnival.

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We hired extra help because our restaurant is expanding.

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because everybody has finished the race in just 2 minutes.

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Identify the cause and effect of the sentence shown.

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b

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I woke up late this morning ​ (a)   my alarm clock did not ring​ (b)   , I had to rush to get ready for school and I made a huge mess all over the house. I missed the bus, ​​ (c)   I had to go back home to fetch my cell phone. ​ (d)   I was late for school, and my lecturer was not pleased with me at all. Due to the fact that my day had been going so badly, I was in a bad mood and I shouted at my friends. ​ ​ (e)   I was in such a bad mood, they didn't want to hang out with me and they left. After they left, my day only got worse. In view of all that happened today, I've decided that I need two alarm clocks instead of one, to make sure I wake up on time in the mornings.

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• Consequently

She bought more plants because it makes her happy and healthy.

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My grandmother told me a story so that I can sleep early.

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Everybody contributed their effort for the program to be successful, therefore the manager gave them an increase.

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Philip raised his hands so that he can recite.

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• effect