answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

In the term 'cause and effect', the words 'cause' and 'effect' are nouns, joined by the conjunction 'and'; they are singular, common, abstract nouns.

The term 'cause and effect' can be used as a compound subject of a sentence or clause and the compound object of a verb or a preposition. Examples:

The cause and effect are obvious in retrospect.

You must consider the cause and effect before you decide to act.

The word cause is also a verb: cause, causes, causing, caused.

The word effect is also a verb: effect, effects, effecting, effected.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Is cause and effect and verb or adjective?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp