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 chocolate stains on clothing, making the T-shirt dirty.
- 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 going to the doctor for treatment.
- Going to the zoo is not a logical consequence of feeling sick; it is more likely that someone would avoid such activities when unwell.
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:
In each case, we identified the
effect (what happened) and matched it with the most logical
cause (why it happened). This exercise helps in understanding the relationship between events and their consequences.
Final Answer Box:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
\text{1. Jimmy was happy because he won the marathon.} \\
\text{2. Maggie’s T-shirt was dirty because she ate chocolate candies.} \\
\text{3. Emma felt sick so Mom took her to the doctor.}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cause and effect worksheet 2nd grade.
