K7 Homework 6.3: Cause and Effect

What is a "cause"?

• The result of an action
  

• The reason something happens
  

• A conclusion
  

• A random event

What is an "effect"?

• The result of a cause
  

• The reason something happens
  

• The beginning of a process
  

• An unrelated event

It rained heavily, so the soccer match was canceled. What is the cause?

• The soccer match

• It rained heavily

• The field was dry

• There was a party

My computer stopped working because I spilled water on it. What is the effect?

• The computer stopped working

• I bought a new computer

• I spilled water

• I turned it off

The baby cried because she was hungry. What is the cause?

• She was sleepy

• She was playing

• She was hungry

• The baby cried

The power went out, so we used candles for light. What is the effect?

• We used candles for light
  

• The power went out
  

• The lights worked perfectly

• We had dinner early

Tom missed the bus, so he was late for school. What is the cause?

• He missed the bus

• He walked to school

• He was late for school

• The teacher was absent

Lisa got a headache because she stayed up too late. What is the cause?

• Lisa stayed up too late

• Lisa had a headache

• Lisa went to bed early

• Lisa drank coffee

Sam studied hard for the test, so he got a good grade. What is the effect?

• Sam studied hard

• Sam got a good grade

• Sam forgot to study

• Sam skipped the test

The road was icy, so the car slipped. What is the cause?

• The road was icy

• The driver was fast

• The car slipped

• The weather was warm