Task Explanation:
The task requires you to analyze each statement and determine whether the
underlined phrase represents the
cause (C) or the
effect (E).
-
Cause: The reason or explanation for why something happened.
-
Effect: The result or outcome of an action or event.
Solution:
Let's analyze each statement step by step:
---
####
1. Katie ate all of her breakfast because she was hungry.
- Underlined phrase:
because she was hungry
- Analysis: "She was hungry" is the reason (cause) why Katie ate all of her breakfast.
- Answer:
C
---
####
2. The stove temperature was set too high, so the cake burned.
- Underlined phrase:
so the cake burned
- Analysis: "The cake burned" is the result (effect) of the stove temperature being set too high.
- Answer:
E
---
####
3. I was late for school today because my alarm never went off.
- Underlined phrase:
because my alarm never went off
- Analysis: "My alarm never went off" is the reason (cause) why the person was late for school.
- Answer:
C
---
####
4. Frank dropped his Batman toy because he didn’t hold it tightly.
- Underlined phrase:
because he didn’t hold it tightly
- Analysis: "He didn’t hold it tightly" is the reason (cause) why Frank dropped his Batman toy.
- Answer:
C
---
####
5. Family was coming for dinner, so we helped clean the house.
- Underlined phrase:
so we helped clean the house
- Analysis: "We helped clean the house" is the result (effect) of the family coming for dinner.
- Answer:
E
---
####
6. Nana baked me a cake because it was my birthday.
- Underlined phrase:
because it was my birthday
- Analysis: "It was my birthday" is the reason (cause) why Nana baked a cake.
- Answer:
C
---
####
7. There was a hole in the bag, and the M&Ms spilled all over.
- Underlined phrase:
and the M&Ms spilled all over
- Analysis: "The M&Ms spilled all over" is the result (effect) of there being a hole in the bag.
- Answer:
E
---
####
8. The movie was over, so mom said we had to go to bed.
- Underlined phrase:
so mom said we had to go to bed
- Analysis: "Mom said we had to go to bed" is the result (effect) of the movie being over.
- Answer:
E
---
####
9. We sold our car because we needed a bigger one.
- Underlined phrase:
because we needed a bigger one
- Analysis: "We needed a bigger one" is the reason (cause) why the car was sold.
- Answer:
C
---
####
10. Mom took Sparkie to the vet because he hurt his leg.
- Underlined phrase:
because he hurt his leg
- Analysis: "He hurt his leg" is the reason (cause) why Mom took Sparkie to the vet.
- Answer:
C
---
Final Answers:
1.
C
2.
E
3.
C
4.
C
5.
E
6.
C
7.
E
8.
E
9.
C
10.
C
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{C, E, C, C, E, C, E, E, C, C}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade cause and effect worksheet.
