Understanding Cause and Effect Relationships

Understand the concept of cause and effect, where a cause triggers an effect. Causes precede effects, and to determine the cause, ask "Why did it happen?" Effects follow causes and can be determined by asking "What happened?" Explore examples, signal words, and practice scenarios to enhance your understanding of this fundamental relationship.

• Cause and Effect
• Relationships
• Signal Words
• Practice

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1. CAUSE AND EFFECT

2. CAUSE AND EFFECT A cause is something that makes something else happen. Out of two events, it is the event that happens first. To determine the cause, ask the question "Why did it happen?" An effect is what happens as a result of the cause. Of two related events, it s the one that happens second or last. To determine the effect, ask the question "What happened?"

3. TRY THESE The team won the competition because they practiced very hard. Since the gate was left open, the dog got out. Amber could not see the board so she got glasses. There was ice on the step and Sam slipped. The class was being too noisy so they could not play outside today.

4. SIGNAL WORDS Due to Since Because As a result of So Then Leads to Consequently

5. CAUSE AND EFFECT PRACTICE Dad doesn t like Mom s spaghetti; as a result, Dad cooks for himself. The coffee was too hot when I took a sip; therefore, I burned my tongue. Timmy was tired because he said he stayed up too late. Since Donovan got home late, he missed his favorite TV program. It was snowing outside, so school was cancelled. If the rain continues to fall, then our garage will fill with water. As a result of winning the race, Maria will compete again next weekend.