Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is something that makes something else happen. It is the reason why an event occurs.

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is what happens as a result of a cause. It is the outcome of an event.

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Give an example of a cause and its effect: 'It rained all night.'

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Effect: The ground was wet in the morning.

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What happens if you forget to water a plant?

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Cause: You forgot to water the plant. Effect: The plant may wilt or die.

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If you study hard for a test, what is a possible effect?

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You might get a good grade.

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

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A cause leads to an effect; one event causes another to happen.

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If a child eats too much candy, what could be an effect?

Back

The child might get a stomach ache.

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What is an example of a cause in a sentence?

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The sun was shining.

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What is an example of an effect in a sentence?

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The flowers bloomed beautifully.

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If the alarm clock goes off, what is the cause?

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The cause is that the alarm clock was set to ring.