Cause and Effect Quiz

What does the term 'cause' refer to in a sentence?

• The result of an action

• The conclusion of a story

• The main subject of a sentence

• The reason why something happens

Which of the following is a signal word that introduces an effect?

• Because

• Therefore

• As a result of

• Since

In the sentence 'John was unwell, so he went to the hospital,' what is the effect?

• John stayed at home

• John went to the hospital

• John called a doctor

• John was unwell

Which sentence structure shows the effect coming before the cause?

• I didn't eat breakfast, hence I am very hungry.

• Because I didn't eat breakfast, I am very hungry.

• I am very hungry, so I didn't eat breakfast.

• I am very hungry because I didn't eat breakfast.

What question can you ask to identify the cause in a situation?

• What is the outcome?

• Why did this happen?

• What happened next?

• Who is responsible?