[Q]: The man looked at his watch.

effect:
[A]: He realized he was early.
[Q]: The putrid odor filled the room.

effect:
[A]: I clamped my hand over my nose.
[Q]: The woman filed a restraining order against the man.

cause:
[A]: The man stalked her.
[Q]: The rain subsided.

effect:
[A]:
I went for a walk.