Let’s go through each sentence one by one. Remember:
Cause = what happened first (the reason)
Effect = what happened because of it (the result)
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1)
Sarah was very sad, and began to cry.
→ Why did she cry? Because she was sad.
Cause: Sarah was very sad.
Effect: She began to cry.
2)
The students listened in class so they got a treat.
→ What caused them to get a treat? They listened in class.
Cause: The students listened in class.
Effect: They got a treat.
3)
The mailman was at the door and the dogs barked.
→ Why did the dogs bark? Because the mailman was at the door.
Cause: The mailman was at the door.
Effect: The dogs barked.
4)
It was Nathan's birthday so he got a cake.
→ Why did he get a cake? Because it was his birthday.
Cause: It was Nathan's birthday.
Effect: He got a cake.
5)
Mark's laces were untied so he fell.
→ Why did he fall? Because his laces were untied.
Cause: Mark's laces were untied.
Effect: He fell.
6)
Miriam missed her bus and was late for school.
→ Why was she late? Because she missed her bus.
Cause: Miriam missed her bus.
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.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cause and effect worksheet 7th grade.