instruction:
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.
question:
I declined the invitation to the birthday party.
I was out of town.
answer:
cause


question:
My car broke down.
I called a mechanic.
answer:
effect


question:
The car ran out of gas.
The driver was stranded on the road.
answer:

effect