Question: I tossed the ball upwards. What is the effect? OPTIONS:
- The ball rolled across the ground.
- The ball hit the ceiling.

Answer: The ball hit the ceiling.

Q: Here is a premise:Marine life diminished.

What is the cause?
OPTIONS:
- Boats sailed through the ocean.
- Oil spilled into the ocean.

A: Oil spilled into the ocean.

[Q]: I wrote a thank-you note to my grandmother.
What is the cause?
OPTIONS:
- She became forgetful.
- She sent me a gift.

[A]: She sent me a gift.

[Q]: The man got a discount on his groceries.

cause: 

OPTIONS:
- He greeted the cashier.
- He used a coupon.
[A]: He used a coupon.

[Q]: effect?

The company's profits started to level off.

OPTIONS:
- It increased its marketing efforts for new products.
- It moved its headquarters to a suburban location.
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[A]: It increased its marketing efforts for new products.

Question: The woman betrayed her friend. What is the effect? OPTIONS:
- Her friend sent her a greeting card.
- Her friend cut off contact with her.

Answer:
Her friend cut off contact with her.