Cause
Because Sarah never brushes her teeth, she had five cavities when she went to the dentist.
What's the cause?
She never brushed her teeth
The batter couldn't hit the softball because he didn't keep his eyes on the ball.
What's the effect?
The batter couldn't hit the softball
What's the cause AND effect?
The students listened to their teacher during class and finished the year with an A in the class
cause: They listened to their teacher
effect: They got an A in the class
A tornado blew the roof off the house and as a result, the family had to find another place to live.
What's the cause?
A tornado blew the roof off the house
Since the electricity went out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted.
What's the effect?
The ice cream in the freezer melted
What's the cause AND effect?
Ever since they started exercising three times a week they've gotten into great shape.
cause: They exercised three times a week
effect: they were in great shape
Because the alarm was not set, we were late for work.
What's the cause?
the alarm was not set
Fred was driving 75 in a 35-mile zone, therefor he got a speeding ticket.
What's the effect?
He got a speeding ticket
What's the cause AND effect?
I forgot to go to the grocery store and now we have no food in the house.
cause: didn't go to the grocery store
effect: no food in the house
The baby was crying, so dad picked him up.
What's the cause?
the baby was crying
When the ocean is extremely polluted, coral reefs die.
What's the effect?
Coral reefs die
What's the cause AND effect?
I watered the plants. They grew so big!
cause: watered the plants
effect: they grew big
As the wind speed increases, the sailboat moves faster.
What's the cause?
The wind speed increases
Since helium rises, a helium balloon floats.
What's the effect?
A helium balloon floats
What's the cause AND effect?
I did my work when my teacher asked so she gave me a homework pass for the future
cause: I did my work
effect: I got a homework pass