Cause and Effect Examples

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.

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

Pengertian lain cause and effect

A cause-effect relationship is a relationship in which one event (the cause) makes another event happen
(the effect).

*Affect (verb) means to produce a change or influence something.

*Effect (noun) indicates an event whereby a change has occurred.

*Definition of Affect and Effect

In order to understand when to choose affect vs. effect, let's take a look at each of their meanings.

Affect (verb) means to produce a change or influence something.

Effect (noun) indicates an event whereby a change has occurred.

*Grammar Rules for Affect and Effect

Affect

1. Affect is almost always used as a verb. Use it to mean to influence someone or something, rather than
cause something.

How does the crime rate affect hiring levels by local police forces?

These weather conditions will affect the number of people who'll come to the county fair.

2. Affect can be used as a noun in one particular situation: when referring to a facial expression.

The young man's facial expressions had a flat affect.

The woman took the news of her husband's death with little affect.

Effect

1. Effect is most often used as a noun. It points toward an event or a thing. It's often used when an end
result is being discussed.

What effect did the loss have on the team?

Did his leaving have any effect on you?

2. Effect can follow these words: the, any, an, into, on, take, or. (Affect cannot.)

The prescribed medication had an effect on the patient's symptoms.

We have to give the changes time to take effect.

3. Effect can be used as a verb in one particular situation. It can be used to mean to accomplish
something or to cause something to happen.

The new manager is bound to effect positive changes in the office.

His positive attitude will effect a tidal wave of forward movement.