Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 105 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Why → what): “Cause, so effect.” — It rained all night, so the ground is wet. “Effect because cause.” — The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot. Coming first is not causing: the rooster crows before sunrise but does not cause it. Hot days bring both ice cream sales and swimming — heat causes both.

1. 1.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the crowd cheered (c) the fans stopped (d) the batter hit a six
2. 2.➡️ What is an effect? (a) why it happens (b) a reason word (c) a guess (d) what happens as a result
3. 3.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) the washing fell down (b) the bus broke down (c) the wind was strong (d) we were late for school
4. 4.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a kind of question (b) a fact (c) why something happens (d) what happens after
5. 5.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) the ground is wet (c) it rained all night (d) a nail was on the road
6. 6.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) we were late for school (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the bus broke down
7. 7.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) we left the gate open (c) the goat got out (d) the cake got burnt
8. 8.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the effect? (a) the tyre went flat (b) we left the gate open (c) a nail was on the road (d) the goat got out
9. 9.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the effect? (a) the milk went sour (b) the milk was left out (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
10. 10.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the plants got no water (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) I went to bed very late
11. 11.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) the cycle skidded (b) we were late for school (c) the bus broke down (d) the road was slippery
12. 12.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the effect? (a) the class was noisy (b) a nail was on the road (c) the tyre went flat (d) nobody heard the bell
13. 13.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the tyre went flat (c) the fans stopped (d) a nail was on the road
14. 14.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the cake got burnt (c) the class was noisy (d) nobody heard the bell
15. 15.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the effect? (a) the show started late (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) there was a traffic jam (d) I was thirsty at lunch
16. 16.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) so (b) then (c) because (d) and
17. 17.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the team won the match (d) the plants got no water
18. 18.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) the goat got out (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) we left the gate open
19. 19.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the team won the match (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) the team practised hard
20. 20.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the cause? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the class was noisy
21. 21.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the effect? (a) the wind was strong (b) the seeds sprouted (c) I watered the seeds (d) the washing fell down
22. 22.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the cause? (a) the sun was very hot (b) we planted many trees (c) the street became shady (d) the ice cream melted
23. 23.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the cause? (a) the floor was wet (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the kite string snapped (d) the kite flew away
24. 24.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the cause? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the street became shady (c) the shop had a sale (d) we planted many trees
25. 25.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the cause? (a) the crowd cheered (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) the batter hit a six (d) I forgot my water bottle
26. 26.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) the ground is wet
27. 27.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the cause? (a) the ground is wet (b) the milk was left out (c) it rained all night (d) the milk went sour
28. 28.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the cause? (a) a nail was on the road (b) we planted many trees (c) the street became shady (d) the tyre went flat
29. 29.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the cause? (a) the kite flew away (b) the kite string snapped (c) the team won the match (d) the team practised hard
30. 30.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) Diya studied every day (b) the bus broke down (c) we were late for school (d) she did well in the test
31. 31.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) I went to bed very late (c) the fans stopped (d) the power went off
32. 32.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) sunny skies (b) dry fields (c) a cold drink (d) floods and wet roads
33. 33.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) because (b) since (c) so (d) as
34. 34.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the fans stopped (c) the power went off (d) the sun was very hot
35. 35.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) the fans stopped (c) the street became shady (d) we planted many trees
36. 36.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) the wind was strong (c) the washing fell down (d) the bus broke down
37. 37.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) it rained all night (c) the floor was wet (d) I slipped in the hall
38. 38.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) swimming causes it (b) no, heat causes both (c) ice cream is cold (d) yes, it does
39. 39.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the effect? (a) the team won the match (b) the team practised hard (c) the sun was very hot (d) the ice cream melted
40. 40.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the ground is wet (c) it rained all night (d) the road was slippery

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