Cause and Effect |
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Cause and Effect |
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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?"
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CAUSE |
EFFECT |
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The
boy kicked the ball. |
The
ball rolled. |
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The
girl teased the cat. |
The
cat growled. |
|
Sally
studied hard for a test. |
Sally
earned an A on her test. |
|
Joe
became really tired. |
Joe
went to sleep early. |
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At times connecting words are used to link the cause and effect. Examples
of connecting words are:
because, so, consequently, therefore, due to the fact, since, as a result, the reason for, thus, nevertheless
Practice
selecting connecting words for sentences with this activity:
http://www.smccd.net/accounts/sevas/esl/gramcheck/8-7.html
You are now ready to apply what you have learned to your reading.
Read
this article:
http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com/04may00/article1.html
Copy
and paste the cause and effect chart into Word. Complete the chart.
You may need to refer back to the article.
http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com/04may00/activity2.html