Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

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

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is what happens as a result of a cause.

Front

Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

Back

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

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What does 'due to' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'Due to' indicates the cause of something.

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What does 'as a result of' mean?

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'As a result of' means the effect that follows a cause.

Front

Identify the cause: 'The dog barked because it saw a stranger.'

Back

The dog saw a stranger.

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Identify the effect: 'The flowers bloomed because it was spring.'

Back

The flowers bloomed.

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What is a signal word for cause?

Back

A signal word for cause is 'because'.

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What is a signal word for effect?

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A signal word for effect is 'therefore'.

Front

In the sentence 'I was late because I missed the bus', what is the cause?

Back

I missed the bus.