cause and effect

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What is cause and effect?

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

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What does the term 'cause' mean?

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A cause is something that makes something else happen.

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What does the term 'effect' mean?

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An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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How can you identify a cause and effect relationship in a text?

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Look for signal words like 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'leads to'.

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What is a key signal word for cause?

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'Because' is a key signal word that indicates a cause.

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What is a key signal word for effect?

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'Therefore' is a key signal word that indicates an effect.

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Can one cause lead to multiple effects?

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Yes, one cause can lead to multiple effects.

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Can one effect have multiple causes?

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Yes, one effect can be caused by multiple factors.

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What is a simple example of multiple effects from one cause?

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If a plant gets sunlight (cause), it can grow taller, produce flowers, and become healthier (effects).