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 that occurs due to a specific cause.

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In a cause and effect relationship, which comes first?

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The cause usually happens before the effect.

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What is an example of a cause?

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It started raining.

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What is an example of an effect?

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The ground became wet.

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What does the phrase 'due to' indicate in a sentence?

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It indicates a cause or reason for something.

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What does the word 'so' indicate in a cause and effect relationship?

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It indicates the effect that results from a cause.

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What is a key word that often signals a cause?

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Because.

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What is a key word that often signals an effect?

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Therefore.

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How can you identify the cause in a sentence?

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Look for the event that triggers the outcome.