Cause and effect

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What is a cause?

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A cause is an event or action that makes something happen.

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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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Give 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 it mean to infer a cause from an effect?

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To infer a cause means to deduce or conclude what caused an effect based on the information given.

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How can you identify the cause in a sentence?

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Look for the event that leads to the outcome or result described.

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How can you identify the effect in a sentence?

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Look for the outcome or result that follows an event or action.

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

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Cause and effect are linked; one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is a real-life example of cause and effect?

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If you study hard (cause), you will likely get good grades (effect).

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What is a common phrase that indicates cause and effect?

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'If... then...' is a common phrase used to show cause and effect.

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What is a chain reaction in cause and effect?

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A chain reaction is when one cause leads to multiple effects, which can lead to further causes.