A cause and effect present why something happens, what causes it, what are the effects, and how it is related to something else. It is a relationship between an action and a reaction where an action if taken, would result in a reaction. The cause is a reason for an action or condition that brings an effect while the effect is something that follows an antecedent (such as a cause or agent).
A cause of, because of, for, due to, as, and since are cue words to signify a cause . On the other hand, some expressions that signify effect are, therefore, consequently, so, so that, thus, the explanation for, and accordingly.