The video tutorial introduces the concept of cause and effect relationships, explaining that a cause is the reason something happens, while an effect is the result. It highlights keywords like 'so', 'so that', 'because', 'in order to', and 'in case' that indicate these relationships. A story about April Fool's Day is used to illustrate the concept, followed by exercises to practice identifying cause and effect in sentences. The video concludes with a recap of the key points.

What is the primary purpose of identifying a cause in a cause and effect relationship?

• To list all possible events

• To find the reason behind an event

• To predict future events

• To determine the outcome of an event

Which question helps you identify the effect in a cause and effect relationship?

• When did it happen?

• Why did this happen?

• What happened?

• Who was involved?

Which question helps you identify the cause in a cause and effect relationship?

• Why did this happen?

• When did it happen?

• Who was involved?

• What happened?

Which of the following is NOT a key phrase used to indicate a cause and effect relationship?

• However

• Because

• So

• In order to

What does the word 'so' indicate in a cause and effect relationship?

• A reason

• A response or reaction

• A purpose

• A condition

What does 'so that' indicate in a cause and effect relationship?

• A response

• A purpose or explanation

• A condition

• A reason

What is the function of 'because' in a cause and effect relationship?

• To show a condition

• To show a purpose

• To show a reason

• To show a response

What does 'in order to' indicate in a cause and effect relationship?

• A purpose

• A reason

• A response

• A condition

What does 'in case' indicate in a cause and effect relationship?

• A response

• A condition

• A purpose

• A reason

In the story example, why did the mother go up the stairs?

• To get some rest

• To find her children

• To clean the room

• To check on Raphael