Cause and Effect
What is cause? What is effect?
Cause: Why something happens or the reason for something happening
Effect: What happened or the result
tooth
teeth
I will
I'll
bridge
bridges
I peeked out from behind the curtain. There had to be over 200 people! I can't believe I have to go out there. I hope I don't mess up.
How does she/he feel?
Nervous
We ran out of milk so I couldn't eat my cereal.
Cause: We ran out of milk.
Effect: I couldn't eat my cereal.
leaf
leaves
you have
you've
inch
inches
My baby cousin loves to try new foods. One day she wanted to try a dill pickle. As soon as she took a bite, her face scrunched up and she shook her head quickly.
Why did she scrunch her face?
The pickle was sour.
What is the cause and what is the effect?
Becky didn't water her flowers so they died.
Cause: Becky didn't water her flowers.
Effect: The flowers died.
tomato
tomatoes
we are
we're
tax
taxes
Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face.
Where was Brittany's mom?
She was in the garden.
What is the cause and what is the effect?
We didn't have school on Monday because we had 8 inches of snow.
Cause: We had8 inches of snow.
Effect: We didn't have school on Monday.
sheep
sheep
they would
they'd
valley
valleys
I walked on stage and sat on the chair. I began to perform. My left hand pressed down on the chords smoothly and my right hand strummed easily.
What instrument is she/he playing?
Guitar
What is the cause and what is the effect?
Alex had four slices of pizza for lunch because he was hungry.
Cause: Alex was hungry.
Effect: He ate four slices of pizza.
tuna
tuna
will not
won't
berry
berries
You may want to have my phone number around just in case your house has a leaky pipe! My services come in handy when your house is having problems with the kitchen sink, faucet, or bath tub.
What is this person's occupation?
Plumber