Cause and Effect

Cause and effect is the relationship between two things when one thing makes something else happen. The cause is the reason why something happens, while the effect is the result of that cause.

Examples of Cause and Effect:

• Cause: It rained heavily. Effect: The streets were flooded.
• Cause: She studied hard for the test. Effect: She got an A.
• Cause: He missed the bus. Effect: He was late for school.

Fact and Opinion

A fact is something that can be proven to be true or false. An opinion is someone's belief or feeling about something and cannot be proven true or false.

Examples of Fact and Opinion:

• Fact: The Earth orbits the sun.
• Fact: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
• Opinion: Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.
• Opinion: The movie was boring.

Study Guide

1. Define cause and effect and provide an example of each.
2. Identify the cause and effect in a given scenario or passage.
3. Distinguish between fact and opinion and provide examples of each.
4. Read a passage and identify whether a statement is a fact or an opinion.
5. Write a short paragraph using cause and effect or fact and opinion to express ideas.

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