Form 6: Distinguishing Cause from Effect
Practice telling the difference between the reason something happened and the outcome that followed. Learn to accurately classify statements as either causes or effects.
Questions
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MultiChoice
In the relationship 'A spark landed on dry leaves, starting a forest fire', which event is the CAUSE?
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In the relationship 'A spark landed on dry leaves, starting a forest fire', which event is the EFFECT?
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'The power grid failed, so the lights went out.' Which statement correctly identifies cause and effect?
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'Heavy rain caused the baseball game to be postponed.' Which statement is the EFFECT?
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MultiChoice
'Because Sam missed the bus, he had to walk to school.' Which statement is the CAUSE?
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MultiChoice
'The ice cream melted because it was left in the sun.' Which event happened FIRST chronologically (the cause)?
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MultiChoice
'Continuous heavy usage caused the computer battery to drain.' Which event is the EFFECT?
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'Because the dam broke, the valley flooded.' Which statement is the CAUSE?
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'The dog barked, so the baby woke up.' Which statement is the EFFECT?
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'High tides caused ocean water to spill over the seawall.' Which statement is the CAUSE?
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'She forgot her lunch, so she bought food at the cafeteria.' Which statement is the EFFECT?
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'The engine overheated because coolant was low.' Which statement is the CAUSE?