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 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 of a cause.

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Example of Cause: It rained.

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Effect: The ground is wet.

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Example of Cause: I studied hard for the test.

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Effect: I passed the test.

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What is a Cause in the sentence: 'I got straight A's'?

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The cause is 'I got straight A's'.

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What is the Effect in the sentence: 'My brother was mad because I took his toy'?

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The effect is 'My brother was mad'.

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Identify the Cause: 'I missed the bus because my alarm clock did not go off.'

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The cause is 'my alarm clock did not go off.'

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Identify the Effect: 'I stayed up late, so I slept in.'

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The effect is 'I slept in.'

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What is the Cause in the sentence: 'Since it was sunny, we went to the park'?

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The cause is 'it was sunny.'

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