Understanding Cause and Effect

What is the cause in the following sentence? "The rain poured heavily, so the streets were flooded."

• The streets were flooded.

• The rain poured heavily.

Which of the following is an effect of studying hard for a test?

• Getting a good grade

• Feeling tired

Identify the effect in this sentence: "Because the sun was shining, we went to the beach."

• The sun was shining.

• We went to the beach.

What is the cause in the sentence: "The alarm clock rang, so I woke up early."

• I woke up early.

• The alarm clock rang.

Which sentence shows a cause and effect relationship?

• The cat slept on the couch.

• The cat was hungry, so it meowed loudly.

Choose the effect in this sentence: "The wind blew strongly, causing the leaves to fall."

• The wind blew strongly.

• The leaves fell.

What is the effect of forgetting to water the plants?

• The plants grow taller.

• The plants wilt.

Which of the following sentences contains a cause and effect relationship?

• The dog barked at the mailman.

• The dog barked because it heard a noise.

Identify the cause in this sentence: "Since it was snowing, school was canceled."

• It was snowing.

• School was canceled.

What is the effect of eating too much candy?

• Feeling sick

• Feeling hungry