Problem Description:
The task is to match each "cause" on the left with its corresponding "effect" on the right. This involves understanding the relationship between actions (causes) and their outcomes (effects).
Solution:
#### Step 1: Understand the Causes and Effects
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Causes (Left Column):
1. Mom locked the car door.
2. The students were too noisy.
3. There was ice on the step.
4. Roberto ate too many jellybeans.
5. She ran a marathon.
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Effects (Right Column):
1. The teacher turned the lights off and on.
2. She was very tired.
3. He got a belly ache.
4. We couldn't get in side.
5. Sam slipped.
#### Step 2: Match Each Cause with Its Effect
We need to logically connect each cause to its effect based on common sense and reasoning.
1.
Cause: Mom locked the car door.
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Effect: We couldn’t get in side.
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Reasoning: If the car door is locked, people cannot enter the car.
2.
Cause: The students were too noisy.
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Effect: The teacher turned the lights off and on.
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Reasoning: A teacher might turn the lights off and on to get the attention of noisy students.
3.
Cause: There was ice on the step.
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Effect: Sam slipped.
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Reasoning: Ice on a step can make it slippery, causing someone to slip.
4.
Cause: Roberto ate too many jellybeans.
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Effect: He got a belly ache.
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Reasoning: Eating too much candy can lead to an upset stomach or belly ache.
5.
Cause: She ran a marathon.
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Effect: She was very tired.
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Reasoning: Running a marathon is physically exhausting, leading to fatigue.
#### Step 3: Final Matches
- Mom locked the car door. → We couldn’t get in side.
- The students were too noisy. → The teacher turned the lights off and on.
- There was ice on the step. → Sam slipped.
- Roberto ate too many jellybeans. → He got a belly ache.
- She ran a marathon. → She was very tired.
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{Mom locked the car door.} \rightarrow \text{We couldn’t get in side.} \\
2. & \text{The students were too noisy.} \rightarrow \text{The teacher turned the lights off and on.} \\
3. & \text{There was ice on the step.} \rightarrow \text{Sam slipped.} \\
4. & \text{Roberto ate too many jellybeans.} \rightarrow \text{He got a belly ache.} \\
5. & \text{She ran a marathon.} \rightarrow \text{She was very tired.}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cause and effect worksheet 2nd grade.
