Identify the sentence that uses a cause and effect relationship.(1 point)
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Dogs are typically loud and active, while cats are usually quiet and sedentary.
Dogs are typically loud and active, while cats are usually quiet and sedentary.
Since the electricity was out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted.
Since the electricity was out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted.
For best results, bring the water to a boil before adding the pasta.
For best results, bring the water to a boil before adding the pasta.
As soon as I had brushed my teeth and combed my hair I put my favorite earrings on.
As soon as I had brushed my teeth and combed my hair, I put my favorite earrings on.
Since the electricity was out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted.
The sentence that uses a cause and effect relationship is:
"Since the electricity was out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted."
To identify cause and effect relationships in sentences, it is important to look for keywords that indicate causation, such as "because," "since," "as a result," or "due to." In this case, the word "since" is used to indicate the cause (electricity being out) and the effect (the ice cream melting).