Exploring Cause and Effect in Reading Comprehension

What is the definition of a cause in a cause and effect relationship?

• The result of an event

• An unrelated event

• The initial event that triggers another

• A random occurrence

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

What does the effect represent in a cause and effect relationship?

• The initial event

• The final outcome due to the cause

• A simultaneous event

• An independent event

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

In the example, 'I got wet because it rained', what is the cause?

• I was outside

• I got wet

• It rained

• It was cold

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

In the scenario where 'The sun shone on the flower and it grew', what is the effect?

• The flower growing

• The flower wilting

• The sun shining

• It was sunny

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

What caused James to fall?

• It was raining

• He slipped

• He was running

• He was pushed

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CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.3.2

Why did Sam get sick?

• He ate something bad

• He was in the rain

• He was tired

• He didn't wear a coat

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What was the effect of Caleb studying hard?

• He missed school

• He got an A

• He was stressed

• He failed the test

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

What prompted the action of drinking water?

• It was hot

• It was a routine

• Feeling thirsty

• Water was available

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Which of the following best describes a cause?

• An effect

• A result

• A trigger for another event

• An independent action

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

What is generally the sequence of events in a cause and effect relationship?

• Effect then cause

• Cause then effect

• Random sequence

• Simultaneous occurrence

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3