To solve the problem, we need to identify the
cause and
effect in each scenario. The cause is the reason or action that leads to a specific outcome (the effect). Let's analyze each statement step by step:
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1.
Statement:
The plants took fresh food because Sam waters them every day.
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Cause: Sam waters the plants every day.
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Effect: The plants took fresh food.
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2.
Statement:
He turned on the lights, since he found a storage space.
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Cause: He found a storage space.
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Effect: He turned on the lights.
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3.
Statement:
The man had to be held back, though the show hadn’t started.
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Cause: The show hadn’t started.
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Effect: The man had to be held back.
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4.
Statement:
The audience applauded, because the show was breathtaking.
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Cause: The show was breathtaking.
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Effect: The audience applauded.
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5.
Statement:
Richard was stung by bees, when his dog barked at the bees.
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Cause: His dog barked at the bees.
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Effect: Richard was stung by bees.
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6.
Statement:
Natalie couldn’t reach for her hat, but she needed it.
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Cause: She needed her hat.
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Effect: Natalie couldn’t reach for her hat.
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7.
Statement:
Trent was accused, as a result his brother handed him a map.
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Cause: Trent was accused.
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Effect: His brother handed him a map.
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8.
Statement:
Jack punched hard, and as a result he won the championship.
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Cause: Jack punched hard.
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Effect: He won the championship.
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Final Answer:
Here are the causes and effects identified for each statement:
1.
Cause: Sam waters the plants every day.
Effect: The plants took fresh food.
2.
Cause: He found a storage space.
Effect: He turned on the lights.
3.
Cause: The show hadn’t started.
Effect: The man had to be held back.
4.
Cause: The show was breathtaking.
Effect: The audience applauded.
5.
Cause: His dog barked at the bees.
Effect: Richard was stung by bees.
6.
Cause: She needed her hat.
Effect: Natalie couldn’t reach for her hat.
7.
Cause: Trent was accused.
Effect: His brother handed him a map.
8.
Cause: Jack punched hard.
Effect: He won the championship.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{Cause: Sam waters the plants every day. Effect: The plants took fresh food.} \\
2. & \text{Cause: He found a storage space. Effect: He turned on the lights.} \\
3. & \text{Cause: The show hadn’t started. Effect: The man had to be held back.} \\
4. & \text{Cause: The show was breathtaking. Effect: The audience applauded.} \\
5. & \text{Cause: His dog barked at the bees. Effect: Richard was stung by bees.} \\
6. & \text{Cause: She needed her hat. Effect: Natalie couldn’t reach for her hat.} \\
7. & \text{Cause: Trent was accused. Effect: His brother handed him a map.} \\
8. & \text{Cause: Jack punched hard. Effect: He won the championship.} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cause and effect worksheet 2nd grade.
