Cause and 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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Identify the cause in the sentence: 'The ground was wet because it rained.'

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The cause is 'it rained.'

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

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The effect is 'The flowers bloomed.'

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What is a cause-and-effect relationship?

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A cause-and-effect relationship shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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

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The cause is 'she missed the bus.'

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In the sentence 'He got a cold because he didn't wear a jacket,' what is the effect?

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The effect is 'He got a cold.'

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What is an example of a cause-and-effect relationship in nature?

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An example is: 'The sun shines (cause) which causes plants to grow (effect).'

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What is a common phrase that indicates a cause?

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Common phrases include 'because,' 'due to,' and 'since.'

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What is a common phrase that indicates an effect?

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Common phrases include 'therefore,' 'as a result,' and 'consequently.'