Ind. 2-Cause and Effect

Front

What is a cause?

Back

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

Front

What is an effect?

Back

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

Front

In the sentence 'The town was flooded because there was heavy rain', what is the cause?

Back

There was heavy rain.

Front

In the sentence 'Vicky got a music stereo because she wanted to listen to pop music', what is the effect?

Back

She got a music stereo.

Front

What does 'cause and effect' mean?

Back

Cause and effect is a relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

Front

In the sentence 'I prepared for my test, so I got a good grade', what is the cause?

Back

I prepared for my test.

Front

In the sentence 'My dad forgot his sweater, so he was cold', what is the effect?

Back

He was cold.

Front

What is an example of a cause?

Back

Eating too much candy can cause a stomach ache.

Front

What is an example of an effect?

Back

If it rains, the ground gets wet.

Front

In the sentence 'Paul raised his hand because he had a question', what is the cause?

Back

He had a question.