Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

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A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect.

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What is an effect?

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An effect is the outcome or result that occurs due to a cause.

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What are some signal words for cause-and-effect relationships?

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Signal words include 'since', 'as a result of', and 'due to'.

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How does a cause-and-effect relationship work?

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A cause leads to an effect; understanding this relationship helps explain why things happen.

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What is an example of a cause?

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An example of a cause is 'It rained heavily'.

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What is an example of an effect?

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An example of an effect is 'The streets flooded'.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What could be a cause for feeling tired?

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A cause for feeling tired could be 'not getting enough sleep'.

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What is a possible effect of studying hard?

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A possible effect of studying hard is 'getting good grades'.

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What does it mean to analyze cause and effect?

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To analyze cause and effect means to examine how one event influences another.