Nonfiction Cause and Effect

Front

CAUSE: Dogs have a good sense of smell.
What is the EFFECT?

Back

They can track down outlaws.

Front

CAUSE: Jimmy did not come home for dinner. What was the EFFECT? Options: Everyone looked for him., Jimmy was a hero in our town., Our dog was asleep.

Back

Everyone looked for him.

Front

Name the red part of the sentence.
Since the weather was so hot, we went to the swimming pool.

Back

Effect

Front

Name the red part of the sentence.

Carlos fell asleep in class because he went to bed late last night.

Back

Cause

Front

What is the EFFECT in this sentence?

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

Back

students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

Front

What is the effect of Keegan skipping lunch?

Back

Keegan was hungry

Front

Dashiell Hammett worked as a detective. What was the EFFECT? Options: He became an American., His stories seem true-to-life., He wrote only true stories.

Back

His stories seem true-to-life.

Front

What is NOT an effect when cold wind high up meets warmer air and warmer winds?

Back

scientists find causes of tornadoes

Front

The CAUSE of dolphins being able to develop communication is...

• they use tools
• they are very intelligent
• they score well on tests
• they can talk like humans

Back

they are very intelligent