Cause and Effect Game

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What is a cause?

Back

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

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

Front

In the statement 'Grace is really nice to me, so she is my best friend,' what is the cause?

Back

Grace is really nice to me.

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In the statement 'My bike got rusty when I left it out in the rain,' what is the effect?

Back

My bike got rusty.

Front

What does 'cause and effect' mean?

Back

'Cause and effect' refers to the relationship between events where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

Front

Identify the cause in 'Alex got an A on his Spanish test because he studied hard over the weekend.'

Back

He studied hard over the weekend.

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Identify the effect in 'Because my dog ran away, now he has to stay on his leash when we walk.'

Back

He has to stay on his leash when we walk.

Front

What is an example of a cause?

Back

A pinch.

Front

What is an example of an effect?

Back

Pain from the pinch.

Front

How can you identify a cause in a sentence?

Back

Look for the event that leads to another event or outcome.