Determining Cause and Effect -1

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What is cause and effect?

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Cause and effect is a relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the 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 result or outcome of a cause.

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What word often introduces a cause?

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Words like 'because', 'since', and 'for' often introduce a cause.

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What is the purpose of using cause and effect in writing?

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To explain why something happened and what the result was.

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How can you identify the cause in a sentence?

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Look for words that indicate a reason, such as 'because' or 'since'.

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How can you identify the effect in a sentence?

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Look for the outcome or result that follows the cause.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is the difference between cause and effect?

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The cause is what happens first, while the effect is what happens as a result.

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What is a signal word for effect?

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Words like 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'consequently' signal an effect.