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.

The benefactor requested to stay anonymous.
He wanted to maintain his privacy.
cause

The plastic container melted.
I placed the container on the hot stove.
cause

The man's watch was broken.
He asked a stranger for the time.

effect