Cause
Because Sara never brushes her teeth she had five cavities when she went to the dentist.
What is the Cause?
Sara never brushes her teeth.
The batter couldn’t hit the softball because he didn’t keep his eyes on the ball.
What is the effect?
The batter couldn't hit the softball.
We received seven inches of rain in four hours so the underpass was flooded.
What is the meaning of flooded?
covered in water
Sara studied for the test therefore, she received an A+.
What is the signal word?
Therefore
The students listened to their teacher during class. They got an A in the class.
What is the cause and the effect?
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 is 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 is the effect?
The ice cream in the freezer melted.
Many buffalo were killed, as a result, buffalo almost became extinct.
What is the meaning of extinct?
no longer in existence
Jason got a cast on his leg because he broke it.
What is the signal word?
Because
They exercised three times a week. They were in great shape!
What is the cause and the effect?
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 is the cause?
The alarm was not set.
Fred was driving 75 in a 35-mile zone, therefore he got a speeding ticket.
What is the effect?
He got a speeding ticket.
Because Amy blew an enormous bubble with her gum gum splattered all over her face.
What is the meaning of enormous?
huge
The chair broke when Sally jumped on it.
What is the signal word?
When
I forgot to go to the grocery store. We have no food in the house.
What is the cause and the effect?
Cause: didn't go grocery shopping
Effect: No food in the house
The baby was crying, so Dad picked him up.
What is the cause?
The baby was crying
When the ocean is extremely polluted, coral reefs die.
What is the effect?
Coral reefs die.
The milk spoiled since Ben left it on the counter all day.
What is the meaning of spoiled?
no longer fit to eat (rotten, moldy, sour)
I burned my tongue since the coffee was too hot.
What is the signal word?
Since
I watered the plants. They grew so big!
What is the cause and the effect?
Cause: watered the plants
Effect: they grew so big
As the wind speed increases, the sailboat moves faster.
What is the cause.
The wind speed increases.
Since helium rises, a helium balloon floats.
What is the effect?
A helium balloon floats.
Mark was grounded because he skipped school.
What is the meaning of grounded?
Punished
Mary saved her money for a year as a result she was able to buy a new bike.
What is the signal word?
As a result
I did my work when my teacher asked. I got a ten minute trade-in.
What is the cause and the effect?
Cause: I did my work
Effect: I got a ten minute trade-in.