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.

Front

In the sentence 'Because it rained, I got soaked,' what is the cause?

Back

It rained.

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What would be a likely cause of someone laughing?

Back

Someone telling a joke.

Front

In the sentence 'Since I got straight A's, my parents took me out to dinner,' what is the cause?

Back

I got straight A's.

Front

What is the effect of a student not studying for a test?

Back

The student doing very badly on the test.

Front

What happens if the gate is open?

Back

Cows may run out of the pen.

Front

What is a simple example of cause and effect?

Back

If you water a plant (cause), it will grow (effect).

Front

What is the cause in the sentence 'The sun melted the ice cream'?

Back

The sun melted.

Front

What is the effect in the sentence 'The dog barked loudly'?

Back

The dog made a loud noise.