TASK DEFINITION: In this task your given two statements. You must judge whether the second sentence is the cause or effect of the first one. Label the instances as "cause" or "effect" based on your judgment. The sentences are separated by a newline character.
PROBLEM: The friends' dinnertime conversation turned to politics.
A debate erupted.

SOLUTION: effect

PROBLEM: The charity made a goal to raise money.
They held an auction.

SOLUTION: effect

PROBLEM: The boy felt stumped by the riddle.
He requested a hint.

SOLUTION:
effect