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Cause and Effect Examples

The document provides examples of cause and effect relationships. Cause and effect is when one event causes another event to occur as a reaction. Examples are given such as heavy rain flooding an underpass, not brushing teeth leading to cavities, smoking causing lung cancer, and a sedentary lifestyle resulting in childhood obesity. Further examples are given in sentence format describing causal relationships between events like a spilled juice causing someone to get a mop or a price increase leading to decreased sales. Cause and effect examples demonstrate how one action or event can impact another.

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Cause and Effect Examples

The document provides examples of cause and effect relationships. Cause and effect is when one event causes another event to occur as a reaction. Examples are given such as heavy rain flooding an underpass, not brushing teeth leading to cavities, smoking causing lung cancer, and a sedentary lifestyle resulting in childhood obesity. Further examples are given in sentence format describing causal relationships between events like a spilled juice causing someone to get a mop or a price increase leading to decreased sales. Cause and effect examples demonstrate how one action or event can impact another.

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Cause and Effect Examples

7th grade8th grade9th gradeMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolCollege

Cause and effect is a relationship between events or things, where one is the result of the
other or others. This is a combination of action and reaction.

Examples of Cause and Effect 


 We received seven inches of rain in four hours. - The underpass was flooded.
 I never brush my teeth. - I have 5 cavities.
 Smoking cigarettes - Lung cancer
 Many buffalo were killed. - Buffalo almost became extinct.
 The streets were snow-packed and icy. - Cars needed more time to stop.
 He broke his arm. - The doctor put it in a cast.
 The boss was busy. - Her secretary took a message.
 A basketball player was traveling. - The referee called a penalty.
 I flipped the light switch on. - The light came on.
 An oil spill - Many deaths to wildlife
 Sedentary lifestyle - Childhood obesity

Cause and Effect Examples in Sentences 


 When water is heated, the molecules move quickly, therefore the water boils.
 A tornado blew the roof off the house, and as a result, the family had to find another
place to live.
 Because the alarm was not set, we were late for work.
 The moon has gravitational pull, consequently the oceans have tides.
 Since school was canceled, we went to the mall.
 John made a rude comment, so Elise hit him.
 When the ocean is extremely polluted, coral reefs die.
 The meal we ordered was cheaper than expected, so we ordered dessert.
 Since helium rises, a helium balloon floats.
 There has been an increase in greenhouse gases, therefore global warming is
happening.
 Betty completed each task perfectly, therefore she was promoted.
 Some believe dinosaurs died out because a large meteor hit the earth.
 I had to get the mop since I spilled my juice.
 Tsunamis happen when tectonic plates shift.
 Fred was driving 75 in a 35 mile zone, therefore he got a speeding ticket.
 Because of changes in classifications, Pluto is no longer a planet.
 Maria didn’t follow the recipe correctly, so the cake did not come out as expected.
 The weather forecast called for rain, so he took his umbrella.
 Because of a price increase, sales are down.
 Water is formed when two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom combine.
 The baby was crying, so Dad picked him up.
 I learned to play the drums quickly because I took lessons from a pro.
 The batter couldn’t hit the softball because he didn’t keep his eyes on the ball.
 When the manuscript is edited, the company will publish it.
 Because the cat was frightened, he arched his back and fluffed his tail.
 A peacock will spread his feathers so he will attract a female.
 Since the electricity went out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted.
 As the wind speed increases, the sail boat moves faster.
 When nuclear fusion stops or starts, a star explodes.
 Wind is produced when the surface of the Earth is heated unevenly.
 Because of inflation, the dollar is worth less than before.
 Since the refrigerator was practically empty, we had to go to the store.

Examples of cause and effect show how one thing can affect another.

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