Cause and Effect

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What is Cause?

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A cause is something that makes something else happen. It is the reason why an event occurs.

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What is Effect?

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An effect is what happens as a result of a cause. It is the outcome of an event.

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Identify the cause: 'The ground was wet.'

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The cause could be 'It rained last night.'

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Identify the effect: 'The flowers bloomed.'

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The effect could be 'It was springtime.'

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What is a cause and effect relationship?

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A cause and effect relationship shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Example of a cause: 'I forgot my umbrella.' What is the effect?

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The effect is 'I got wet in the rain.'

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What is a possible cause for being tired?

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A possible cause is 'I stayed up late last night.'

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What is a possible effect of studying hard?

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A possible effect is 'You might get good grades.'

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Identify the cause: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The cause could be 'A stranger walked by the house.'

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Identify the effect: 'The ice cream melted.'

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The effect could be 'It was left out in the sun.'