Let's solve each of the
Cause & Effect sentences step by step. The goal is to identify:
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Cause: What happened first or what caused the situation.
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Effect: What happened as a result.
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1. Tim forgot his math book, so he was unable to complete his homework.
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Cause: Tim forgot his math book.
*(This is the reason for the problem.)*
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Effect: He was unable to complete his homework.
*(This is the result of forgetting the book.)*
✔ Answer:
- Cause: Tim forgot his math book.
- Effect: He was unable to complete his homework.
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2. Keegan was hungry because he skipped lunch.
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Cause: He skipped lunch.
*(This led to hunger.)*
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Effect: Keegan was hungry.
*(This is the result of skipping lunch.)*
✔ Answer:
- Cause: He skipped lunch.
- Effect: Keegan was hungry.
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3. Birn’s car had a flat tire, so she called a tow truck.
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Cause: Birn’s car had a flat tire.
*(The problem that needed solving.)*
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Effect: She called a tow truck.
*(Her response to the flat tire.)*
✔ Answer:
- Cause: Birn’s car had a flat tire.
- Effect: She called a tow truck.
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4. Gino couldn’t find the cookies because Papa hid them in the cupboard.
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Cause: Papa hid the cookies in the cupboard.
*(This is why they were missing.)*
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Effect: Gino couldn’t find the cookies.
*(The result of the hiding.)*
✔ Answer:
- Cause: Papa hid the cookies in the cupboard.
- Effect: Gino couldn’t find the cookies.
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5. Kelly studied her spelling words and she got an A on the test.
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Cause: Kelly studied her spelling words.
*(This action led to success.)*
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Effect: She got an A on the test.
*(The positive outcome of studying.)*
✔ Answer:
- Cause: Kelly studied her spelling words.
- Effect: She got an A on the test.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
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Cause: Tim forgot his math book.
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Effect: He was unable to complete his homework.
2.
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Cause: He skipped lunch.
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Effect: Keegan was hungry.
3.
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Cause: Birn’s car had a flat tire.
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Effect: She called a tow truck.
4.
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Cause: Papa hid them in the cupboard.
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Effect: Gino couldn’t find the cookies.
5.
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Cause: Kelly studied her spelling words.
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Effect: She got an A on the test.
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Tip: Remember, "because" often signals the cause, and "so" often signals the effect. Look for clue words like *because*, *so*, *since*, *therefore*, or *as a result* to help identify cause and effect relationships.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cause and effect 5th grade worksheet.
