To solve the problem of identifying the cause and effect in each sentence, we need to carefully analyze each statement and determine what triggered an event (the cause) and what resulted from that trigger (the effect). Let's break down each sentence step by step:
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1) Sarah was very sad, and began to cry.
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Cause: Sarah was very sad.
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Effect: She began to cry.
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2) The students listened in class so they got a treat.
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Cause: The students listened in class.
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Effect: They got a treat.
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3) The mailman was at the door and the dogs barked.
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Cause: The mailman was at the door.
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Effect: The dogs barked.
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4) It was Nathan's birthday so he got a cake.
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Cause: It was Nathan's birthday.
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Effect: He got a cake.
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5) Mark's laces were untied so he fell.
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Cause: Mark's laces were untied.
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Effect: He fell.
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6) Miriam missed her bus and was late for school.
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Cause: Miriam missed her bus.
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Effect: She was late for school.
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Final Answer:
1.
- Cause: Sarah was very sad.
- Effect: She began to cry.
2.
- Cause: The students listened in class.
- Effect: They got a treat.
3.
- Cause: The mailman was at the door.
- Effect: The dogs barked.
4.
- Cause: It was Nathan's birthday.
- Effect: He got a cake.
5.
- Cause: Mark's laces were untied.
- Effect: He fell.
6.
- Cause: Miriam missed her bus.
- Effect: She was late for school.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{Cause: Sarah was very sad.} \\
& \text{Effect: She began to cry.} \\
2. & \text{Cause: The students listened in class.} \\
& \text{Effect: They got a treat.} \\
3. & \text{Cause: The mailman was at the door.} \\
& \text{Effect: The dogs barked.} \\
4. & \text{Cause: It was Nathan's birthday.} \\
& \text{Effect: He got a cake.} \\
5. & \text{Cause: Mark's laces were untied.} \\
& \text{Effect: He fell.} \\
6. & \text{Cause: Miriam missed her bus.} \\
& \text{Effect: She was late for school.} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cause and effect worksheet 2nd grade.
