Understanding Cause and Effect

What is a cause in a cause-effect relationship?

• The result of an action

• The reason something happens

• An unrelated event

• The opposite of the effect

What is an effect in a cause-effect relationship?

• The reason something happens

• The result or outcome of an event

• A random event in a story

• A signal word

The road was slippery, so the car skidded. What is the effect?

• The road was slippery

• The car skidded

• The driver was careful

• The car stopped

The electricity went out, so the ice cream melted. What is the cause?

• The ice cream melted

• The electricity went out

• The freezer was open

• The weather was hot

Which word is commonly used to show a cause-effect relationship?

• But

• Because

• And

• Although

Anna studied hard, so she passed the test. What is the effect?

• Anna studied hard

• Anna failed the test

• Anna passed the test

• Anna took a break

The dog barked loudly because it saw a stranger. What is the cause?

• The dog ran away

• The dog barked

• The dog saw a stranger

• The stranger left

Lack of rain caused the plants to dry up. What is the effect?

• The plants dried up

• There was no rain

• The plants grew taller

• The plants became greener

The students were late because of heavy traffic. What is the cause?

• The students arrived on time

• The students were late

• There was heavy traffic

• The students skipped school

Which of the following is an example of a cause-effect relationship?

• The sun is bright, and the grass is green.

• I forgot my umbrella, so I got wet.

• My favorite color is blue.

• The flowers are beautiful in spring.