[Q]: The vase broke.

effect: 
[A]: I glued it back together.
[Q]: The man felt thankful to be alive.

cause: 
[A]: He was cured of cancer.
[Q]: I excused myself from the group.

cause: 
[A]: My phone rang.
[Q]: The fans in the stadium cheered.

cause: 
[A]:
The player scored.