Cause and Effect

Front

What is a cause?

Back

A cause is something that makes something else happen.

Front

What is an effect?

Back

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

Front

In the sentence 'Johnny got an A on his test because he studied', what is the cause?

Back

Johnny studied.

Front

In the sentence 'Max couldn't find the cookies because his grandpa hid them', what is the cause?

Back

His grandpa hid them.

Front

In the sentence 'I got a sunburn because I stayed outside too long', what is the cause?

Back

I stayed outside too long.

Front

In the sentence 'Mary was tired, so she went to bed', what is the cause?

Back

Mary was tired.

Front

In the sentence 'Mary practiced the piano, and her teacher gave her a solo to play', what is the effect?

Back

She got to play a solo.

Front

What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

Back

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

Front

What does 'because' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'Because' indicates the reason for something happening.

Front

What is a simple way to remember cause and effect?

Back

Cause = Why it happened; Effect = What happened.