Task: Identifying Cause and Effect
The goal is to identify the
cause (why something happened) and the
effect (what happened) in each scenario. Let's analyze each sentence step by step.
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1. Jimmy was happy
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Effect: Jimmy was happy.
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Possible Causes:
- Because he won the marathon.
- Because he lost his keys.
Analysis:
- Winning a marathon is a positive event that would likely make someone happy.
- Losing keys is a negative event that would likely make someone unhappy or stressed.
Correct Answer:
Jimmy was happy
because he won the marathon.
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2. Maggie’s T-shirt was dirty
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Effect: Maggie’s T-shirt was dirty.
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Possible Causes:
- Because she ate chocolate candies.
- Because she watched too much TV.
Analysis:
- Eating chocolate candies can cause dirt or stains on clothing, especially if they are messy.
- Watching too much TV does not directly cause a T-shirt to become dirty.
Correct Answer:
Maggie’s T-shirt was dirty
because she ate chocolate candies.
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3. Emma felt sick
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Effect: Emma felt sick.
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Possible Causes:
- So Mom took her to the doctor.
- So she went to the zoo.
Analysis:
- Feeling sick is an effect, and it typically leads to actions like seeking medical help.
- Going to the zoo is not a logical consequence of feeling sick; it is more likely that someone would avoid going out when sick.
Correct Answer:
Emma felt sick
so Mom took her to the doctor.
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Final Answers:
1. Jimmy was happy
because he won the marathon.
2. Maggie’s T-shirt was dirty
because she ate chocolate candies.
3. Emma felt sick
so Mom took her to the doctor.
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Explanation:
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Cause: The reason why something happens.
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Effect: The result or outcome of an event.
- By identifying which option logically explains the effect, we can determine the correct cause.
Final Answer Boxed:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ because he won the marathon.} \\
2. & \text{ because she ate chocolate candies.} \\
3. & \text{ so Mom took her to the doctor.}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cause and effect 2nd grade worksheet.
