True or False: Cause-and-effect relationships are often signaled by words such as cause, effect, result, because, as a result, led to, since, therefore, thus, consequently, so, if, then, due to, and caused by.
What is true?
100
Joseph failed the test because he did not study.
What is "because he did not study?"
100
Julie fell because she did not see the hole in the sidewalk.
What is "Julie fell?"
100
People thought four-leaf clovers were lucky because they were rare.
What is because?
100
Unscramble the word: ceasu
What is cause?
200
A cause makes something ________.
What is "happen?"
200
Since Marie ate too much, she got fat.
What is "Since Marie ate too much?"
200
Because Amy is allergic to be stings, her brother rushed her to the doctor when she was stung.
What is "her brother rushed her to the doctor when she was stung?"
200
Fish swim in large groups so they can protect each other.
What is so?
200
Unscramble the word: ffeetc
What is effect?
300
An effect is the __________ of the cause.
What is "result?"
300
The rainfall was heavy; therefore, the river rose four feet.
What is "The rainfall was heavy?"
300
Sally missed class because she was sick.
What is "Sally missed class?"
300
Since scooters have once again become popular, injuries from scooter accidents have risen.
What is since?
300
Name the signal words in this passage: When you pull a sweater over your head on a winter day, does your hair stick up? If so, your hair and the sweater have become electrically charged by the movement of the sweater over your hair. Because your hair and your sweater have different electric charges, they are attracted to one another. Opposite charges attract.
What is if so and because?
400
True or False: Cause-and-effect relationships are the same regardless of the order in which the ideas are stated.
What is true?
400
Some scientists are worried about what will happen to people and animals if large forests and jungles in the world are destroyed. The trees and green plants in these forests and jungles produce oxygen, which is released into the atmosphere.
What is "Some scientists are worried about what will happen to people and animals if large forests and jungles in the world are destroyed?"
400
The rainfall was heavy, so the river rose four feet.
What is "the river rose four feet?"
400
During a tornado, ordinary objects become deadly missiles; therefore, the best shelter is underground.
What is therefore?
400
List three possible of effects of a cavity based on this passage: Dental cavities are a big problem. A cavity is a tiny hole in a tooth. The hole slowly gets deeper. It goes through layers of the tooth. A cavity can cause pain, infection, and even the loss of the tooth.
What is pain, infection, and the loss of the tooth?
500
True or False: When there are no signal words, a cause-and-effect relationship can not be present.
What is false?
500
Richard likes to read. He often goes to the library to borrow books. He borrowed four new books. Richard is so busy at work that he doesn't have much time to read. He forgets to return the books on time. A month later, he gets a card in the mail from the library indicating that his books are passed due and he owes a late fee. Richard owes a fee because
What is his books are passed due?
500
Mary challenges Quincy to a race the next morning. They will race from Mary's house to a big magnolia tree and back to the house. Whoever wins can do whatever he or she wants to the loser. Quincy doesn't want to race because he knows that Mary can run faster. Still, Quincy agrees to the race. Quincy doesn't want to race Mary because
What is Quincy does not think he can beat Mary?
500
Due to inclement weather, classes have been canceled for the remainder of the week. Classes will resume on Monday. If there are any changes to school openings, it will be announced on WATV; so please watch for the latest updates.
What is due to, if, and so?
500
Based on this passage, what causes a cavity to form: Bacteria in the mouth cause cavities to form. Bacteria eat bits of food in the mouth. Then they make acids. The acids can eat through a tooth. They make a tiny hole. If the hole goes deep into the tooth, a person feels pain. A dentist can stop a cavity. The dentist fills the hole with a hard material. This is called filling. When the cavity has been filled, the pain stops.