Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect.

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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In the sentence 'It rained, so the ground is wet', what is the cause?

Back

It rained.

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In the sentence 'She studied hard, so she passed the test', what is the effect?

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She passed the test.

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

Back

A cause leads to an effect; they are connected in a cause-and-effect relationship.

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Identify the cause in the sentence: 'The sun was shining, so we went to the beach.'

Back

The sun was shining.

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Identify the effect in the sentence: 'He was late because he missed the bus.'

Back

He was late.

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What is an example of a cause?

Back

Eating too much candy can cause a stomach ache.

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What is an example of an effect?

Back

Getting a cold can be an effect of not washing your hands.

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In the sentence 'Because it was raining, the picnic was canceled', what is the cause?

Back

It was raining.