[Q]: The woman covered her ears.
What is the cause?

[A]: The fire alarm blared.


[Q]: The friends' debate dragged on interminably.
What is the cause?

[A]: The friends were splitting hairs.


[Q]: The woman fanned herself with her hand.
What is the cause?

[A]: The air conditioner in the room broke.


[Q]: The water in the teapot started to boil.
What is the effect?

[A]:
The teapot whistled.