What is the CAUSE?
What is the EFFECT?
Cause or Effect?
Signal Words
100
Alex got an A on his Spanish test because he studied hard over the weekend.
BECAUSE he studied hard over the weekend.
100

Amber came home soaking wet as a result of walking in the rain.

Amber came home soaking wet

100
Grace is really nice to me, SO SHE IS MY BEST FRIEND.
EFFECT
100

Thomas did not feel well this morning; therefore, he did not go to school.

therefore

200
Marcus got a bellyache after eating all his Halloween candy in one day
eating all his Halloween candy in one day.
200

The weather was warm, therefore I decided to go swimming today.

I decided to go swimming today

200
My bike got rusty when I LEFT IT OUT IN THE RAIN.
CAUSE
200

Sam did not study, so she got a bad grade.

so

300

The outcome of practicing everyday was that Marissa easily won the race.

practicing everyday

300
Jared fell off his skateboard and broke his arm.
broke his arm
300
We had a thunderstorm last night, and MY LITTLE SISTER WAS SCARED.
EFFECT
300

If we use soap, then the germ carrying oils break down and get washed away.

If..., then...

400

As a result of helping my dad fix his car, I learned more about cars.

helping my dad...

400

Because my dog ran away, now he has to stay on his leash when we walk.

now he has to stay on his leash when we walk

400
VICKY DIDN'T STUDY FOR THE MATH TEST and got a D on it.
CAUSE
400

Due to the spinning, the ball curves as it flies through the air.

Due to

500
Mandy lives way up in the hills, so she has a great view of the city.
Mandy lives way up in the hills
500
Jason got grounded after he came home three hours late.
Jason got grounded
500

It was so cold, therefore DAD TURNED THE HEAT ON.

EFFECT

500

The sudden thunderstorm had an impact on our picnic plans, leading us to quickly pack up and head indoors.



impact; leading 

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