Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

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A cause is an event or action that makes something happen.

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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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Give 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 does it mean to analyze cause and effect?

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To analyze cause and effect means to look at how one event leads to another.

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What is a chain of events?

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A chain of events is a series of actions or occurrences where each one leads to the next.

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How can you identify the cause in a sentence?

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The cause usually answers the question 'Why did this happen?'

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How can you identify the effect in a sentence?

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The effect usually answers the question 'What happened as a result?'

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What is a real-life example of cause and effect?

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If you forget to water a plant (cause), it wilts (effect).

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What is the difference between a direct cause and an indirect cause?

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A direct cause leads straight to an effect, while an indirect cause may influence the effect through other events.

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What is a common cause of sadness in children?

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A common cause of sadness in children can be losing a friend or not being included in a game.