Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 113 · 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 team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the team practised hard (c) the team won the match (d) the road was slippery
2. 2.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) so (b) because (c) and (d) then
3. 3.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the bus broke down (c) the oven was too hot (d) the cake got burnt
4. 4.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) the milk was left out (b) the milk went sour (c) it rained all night (d) the ground is wet
5. 5.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) the ground is wet (c) I watered the seeds (d) it rained all night
6. 6.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the effect? (a) I went to bed very late (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the tyre went flat (d) a nail was on the road
7. 7.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) as (b) so (c) since (d) because
8. 8.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) a kind of question (c) why something happens (d) what happens after
9. 9.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) the floor was wet (b) the milk was left out (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the milk went sour
10. 10.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) the shop was crowded (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the shop had a sale (d) I went to bed very late
11. 11.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) she did well in the test (b) the kite flew away (c) Diya studied every day (d) the kite string snapped
12. 12.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a guess (b) why it happens (c) a reason word (d) what happens as a result
13. 13.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the effect? (a) the floor was wet (b) a nail was on the road (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the tyre went flat
14. 14.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the cause? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the shop was crowded (c) Diya studied every day (d) she did well in the test
15. 15.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the cake got burnt (d) the show started late
16. 16.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the road was slippery (c) the sun was very hot (d) the ice cream melted
17. 17.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) yes, always (b) no, it just comes first (c) yes, on Sundays (d) only in summer
18. 18.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) the washing fell down (b) the wind was strong (c) the bus broke down (d) we were late for school
19. 19.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the effect? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the milk went sour (c) the milk was left out (d) the shop had a sale
20. 20.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) the ground is wet (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) I forgot my water bottle
21. 21.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the effect? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the cycle skidded (c) the road was slippery (d) the shop had a sale
22. 22.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) the crowd cheered
23. 23.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) no, heat causes both (b) swimming causes it (c) yes, it does (d) ice cream is cold
24. 24.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) floods and wet roads (b) sunny skies (c) dry fields (d) a cold drink
25. 25.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the effect? (a) she did well in the test (b) the class was noisy (c) nobody heard the bell (d) Diya studied every day
26. 26.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) she did well in the test (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) Diya studied every day
27. 27.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the effect? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the leaves turned brown (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the plants got no water
28. 28.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the show started late (c) the power went off (d) the fans stopped
29. 29.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the cause? (a) we left the gate open (b) the goat got out (c) the ice cream melted (d) the sun was very hot
30. 30.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the shop had a sale (c) the shop was crowded (d) the road was slippery
31. 31.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) the fans stopped (c) the bus broke down (d) the power went off
32. 32.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the floor was wet (c) the milk went sour (d) the milk was left out
33. 33.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) the team won the match (c) I went to bed very late (d) I felt sleepy in class
34. 34.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the sun was very hot (c) the fans stopped (d) the ice cream melted
35. 35.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the cake got burnt (c) the fans stopped (d) the power went off
36. 36.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) we were late for school (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the bus broke down
37. 37.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the cause? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) the goat got out (c) I went to bed very late (d) we left the gate open
38. 38.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) a nail was on the road (c) I watered the seeds (d) the tyre went flat
39. 39.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) the washing fell down (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the wind was strong
40. 40.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the cause? (a) the class was noisy (b) the goat got out (c) nobody heard the bell (d) we left the gate open

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