Cause and Effect Relationships Flashcards
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When the government raised the minimum wage, low-income workers had more money to spend. This led to increased consumer spending in local businesses. Several small shops in the area hired additional staff to meet demand.
Answer: Higher wages gave workers more money, boosting local business and hiring
The wage increase caused more spending, which caused businesses to grow and hire.
The athlete injured her knee during training in March. Because of the injury, she missed three months of practice. Her coach worried she might not recover fully before the championship.
Answer: The knee injury caused her to miss three months of practice
'Because of the injury' signals that the knee injury was the direct cause of her missing three months of training.
A hurricane made landfall late on Tuesday evening. Due to the powerful winds, dozens of trees were uprooted across the city. Roads were blocked, and emergency services struggled to reach affected areas.
Answer: The hurricane's winds uprooted trees, blocking roads and impeding emergency services
'Due to' introduces the effect of the hurricane's winds, which started a chain of blocked roads and hampered response.
Scientists discovered that a specific bacteria in the gut produces a chemical that improves mood. As a result, researchers are exploring probiotic treatments for depression. Several clinical trials are now underway.
Answer: Discovering the mood-improving bacteria led researchers to explore probiotic treatments
'As a result' signals that the discovery of the bacteria directly caused researchers to explore probiotic treatments.
The river flooded the basement of the town's only grocery store. The store had to close for repairs for two weeks. Residents drove to the next town to buy food during this period.
Answer: The flood forced the store to close, so residents traveled to buy groceries elsewhere
The flood caused the closure, and the closure caused residents to shop in the next town.
The new speed bumps installed on Elm Street slowed traffic significantly. Therefore, children playing near the road were much safer. Parents in the neighborhood organized a petition to add speed bumps on Oak Street as well.
Answer: Speed bumps slowed traffic, improving child safety and inspiring a petition for more
'Therefore' links the reduced speed to improved safety, which then motivated the parents' petition.
Because the bakery started using locally sourced flour, the quality of its bread improved noticeably. Customers began returning more frequently and posting positive reviews online. The bakery's revenue increased by thirty percent over six months.
Answer: Using local flour improved bread quality, attracting more customers and boosting revenue
'Because' introduces the cause: local flour improved quality, which drove customer loyalty and revenue growth.