This is used as Strategic Intervention Material.

1. CAUSE AND EFFECT
PREPARED BY: SHELLA MAE C. BERONGAN
ENGLISH III

2. Good morning children.
Today we are going to learn
about identifying several
effects based on a given
cause. But before that let us
listen the video first below.

3. Now,we are refreshed already what
is cause and effect and its clues.
*A cause is why something happens. To find a cause,
look for a reason why something happened.
* An effect is what happens because of the cause. To
find an effect, look for the results of the cause.
*Usually a cause always happens first. Then it is
followed by the effect.
*Clue words such as because, so, and so that are
often used to help you understand cause and effect
in a sentence.

4. Exercise 1
Directions: Read the sentences below. Pick out the appropriate effect. Write the letter of the correct
answer.
Example:
Because the farmers used fertilizers on the farm ______.
a. the plants grew thin.
b. the plants grew beautifully.
c. the plants needed water.
1. Because she won in the writing contest ___________.
a. she was given a prize
b. she did not go to school anymore
c. she went home crying
2. ___________________ because trees surround the area.
a. The people stay away from the place
b. Air pollution is not a problem
c. The place becomes dark

5. 3. Because Berto was lazy,_____________________.
a. his employee trusted him
b. his co-workers liked him
c. he lost his good paying job
4. _________________, because she is a kind teacher .
a. The children were afraid of her
b. The children hated her
c. The children were inspired to study
5. Because Bob is careless in crossing the street _____.
a. he came to school safe
b. he was hit by the jeep
c. he came to school late

6. Exercise 2
Directions: Choose the appropriate effects of the given cause. Write the letters of the answers.
1. The climate is very hot, _______________.
a. Maiky used an umbrella.
b. He played under the heat of the sun.
c. He rested under a tree.
d. He drank hot coffee.
2. It rained for a week,___________________.
a. The rivers and canals were empty.
b. There was a great flood.
c. The water supply was clean.
d. The plants were destroyed.
3.There was a strong earthquake.
a. Many buildings and houses were destroyed.
b. There was a tsunami.
c. The children continued playing.
d. The people
4. The plants were not watered.
a. They were healthy.
b. The leaves were green.
c. They withered.
d. They did not bear flowers anymore.

7. 5. It was mother’s birthday.
a. Mother received gifts from her children.
b. They sang a birthday song.
c. Mother was sad.
d. Mother was angry.

8.  From the sentences below copy the possible effect of the given cause. Choose
your answer from the sentences in the box.
Assessment
1. _______________________ because it was summertime.
2. ______________________ when he fell from his bike.
3. _______________________ because there had been an accident.
4. _______________________ because she was going to bed.
The street was blocked by vehicles
The sun was very hot
James hurt his leg
Fe was wearing pajamas

9. Suggested Enrichment / Reinforcement Activity
Directions: Choose one of the given causes and give three possible effects.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN
If we care for the birds that fly in the sky,______________.
If we plant more trees instead of cut them, ____________.
If we care for the seas and lakes each day, ___________.
If we throw our rubbish in a garbage can,_____________.

10. References:
Reading Exercises Book,pp.86-87
English For You and Me Reading Textbook
Grade 4- p.131
Let’s Get Better in English Grade 3,TG,pp.262- 264
English Matters,p 65

11. ANSWER KEY
 EXERCISE 1
1.A 2.C 3.C 4.C 5.B
 EXERCISE 2
1.A/C 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.A/B
 ASSESSMENT
1. The sun was very hot.
2.James hurt his leg.
3.The street was blocked by vehicles.
4. Fe was wearing pajamas.