QUES:
The cup of tea was scalding hot.

What is a plausible effect?

ANS:
I blew on it.

QUES:
The company's profits started to level off.

What is a plausible effect?

ANS:
It increased its marketing efforts for new products.

QUES:
The woman felt compelled to help someone in need.

What is a plausible effect?

ANS:
She donated blood.

QUES:
The woman got away with the crime.

What is a plausible cause?

ANS:
She destroyed the evidence.