Here's the correct matching of
Cause and
Effect from the worksheet, along with explanations for each pairing:
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✔ 1. The woman locked her keys in the car.
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She called her husband to bring the spare keys.
Explanation: Locking keys in the car is a problem that requires a solution — calling someone with a spare key is the logical next step.
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✔ 2. The boy ate pancakes with his hands.
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His fingers got sticky.
Explanation: Pancakes are often syrupy or buttery; eating them with bare hands would naturally make fingers sticky.
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✔ 3. The girl got accepted to two colleges.
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She chose the one closest to home.
Explanation: When faced with multiple options (two acceptances), people often choose based on convenience or preference — here, proximity to home is the deciding factor.
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✔ 4. The boy ran with his dog every day.
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He was in very good physical shape.
Explanation: Regular running (especially daily) is a form of exercise that improves physical fitness — so this is a direct health benefit.
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✔ 5. The girl never practiced the piano.
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She didn’t learn how to play.
Explanation: Practice is essential to learning a skill like playing an instrument. Without it, progress doesn’t happen.
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✔ 6. The boy helps out around the house.
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His parents are appreciative.
Explanation: Helping with chores typically leads to gratitude or appreciation from parents — it’s a natural emotional response to helpful behavior.
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Final Matching Summary:
| Cause | Effect |
|--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| The woman locked her keys in the car. | She called her husband to bring the spare keys. |
| The boy ate pancakes with his hands. | His fingers got sticky. |
| The girl got accepted to two colleges. | She chose the one closest to home. |
| The boy ran with his dog every day. | He was in very good physical shape. |
| The girl never practiced the piano. | She didn’t learn how to play. |
| The boy helps out around the house. | His parents are appreciative. |
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✔ All matches are logically connected: each effect is a reasonable and direct consequence of the cause.
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