Identify the sentence that uses a cause and effect relationship. (1 point)
A. Dogs are typically loud and active, while cats are usually quiet and sedentary.
B. For best results, bring the water to a boil before adding the pasta.
C. Since the electricity was out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer kited.
D. As soon as I had brushed my teeth and combed my hair I put my favorite earrings on.
C. 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:
C. Since the electricity was out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer kited.
To identify this, we look at the structure of the sentence. It starts with the cause, which is the electricity being out for most of the day, and then provides the effect, which is the ice cream in the freezer melting. The use of the word "since" indicates a cause and effect relationship between the two parts of the sentence.