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Do this exercise individually in a piece of paper. Use different color of pens to write cause and effect
sentence or underline the sentences with different color of pens. Using dictionary is allowed but
discussing with friend is forbidden.

What’s the Effect?

Read each sentence below. Write what you think might be the effect for each cause and combine it
into a complete sentence with cause – effect or effect – cause pattern.
1. Cause: Robbie’s bicycle had a flat tire.
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2. Cause: Dark clouds appeared in the sky.
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3. Cause: Violet took swimming lessons.
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4. Cause: Paul overslept.
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5. Cause: Mrs. Winston put a dish on the shaky table.
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Why: What’s the Cause?

Read each sentence below. Write what you think might be the cause for each effect and combine it into a
complete sentence with cause – effect or effect – cause pattern.
6. Effect: The family bought a new car.
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7. Effect: The lights went out.
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8. Effect: The train arrived late.
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9. Effect: The chair fell over.
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10. Effect: Clara laughed out loud.
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Combining Two Sentences

Use appropriate transition words or conjunctions to combine the two sentences. Do not
repeat transition words or conjunctions for each sentence. Each one may only be used once.
11. We stayed inside. There was a tropical storm.
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12. Tracy failed the exam. She didn’t study.
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13. Dave had a car accident. He was sending a text.
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14. Mike is a good volleyball player. He wins many games.
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15. My flight was delayed. I didn’t make it home in time for the wedding.
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