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: I exited my bedroom through the window.
The house was on fire.

SOLUTION: cause

PROBLEM: The runner sensed his competitor gaining on him.
He sped up his pace.

SOLUTION: effect

PROBLEM: I set the paper towel on the spill.
The towel absorbed the liquid.

SOLUTION:
effect