Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 130 · 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 cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the effect? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the cake got burnt (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the dog hid under a bed
2. 2.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the effect? (a) the plants got no water (b) the goat got out (c) we left the gate open (d) the leaves turned brown
3. 3.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) since (b) as (c) because (d) so
4. 4.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) then (b) so (c) and (d) because
5. 5.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the class was noisy (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) nobody heard the bell
6. 6.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) she did well in the test (c) the team won the match (d) Diya studied every day
7. 7.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the team practised hard (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the team won the match
8. 8.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) no, heat causes both (b) yes, it does (c) swimming causes it (d) ice cream is cold
9. 9.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) the plants got no water (c) the cycle skidded (d) the leaves turned brown
10. 10.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) the ground is wet (c) the sun was very hot (d) the ice cream melted
11. 11.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the effect? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the kite string snapped (c) the kite flew away (d) the cake got burnt
12. 12.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) the floor was wet (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the class was noisy (d) nobody heard the bell
13. 13.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the floor was wet (c) the power went off (d) the fans stopped
14. 14.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) a kind of question (c) what happens after (d) why something happens
15. 15.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) the team won the match (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the dog heard thunder
16. 16.🌧️ 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
17. 17.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a guess (b) what happens as a result (c) why it happens (d) a reason word
18. 18.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) the kite string snapped (c) the kite flew away (d) we left the gate open
19. 19.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the ground is wet (c) the cake got burnt (d) it rained all night
20. 20.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) the tyre went flat (b) a nail was on the road (c) she did well in the test (d) Diya studied every day
21. 21.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) the tyre went flat (c) I watered the seeds (d) a nail was on the road
22. 22.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) no, it just comes first (b) yes, on Sundays (c) yes, always (d) only in summer
23. 23.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the effect? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the shop had a sale (c) the sun was very hot (d) the shop was crowded
24. 24.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) the bus broke down (c) the team won the match (d) the team practised hard
25. 25.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the crowd cheered (c) we planted many trees (d) the street became shady
26. 26.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the class was noisy (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the kite flew away
27. 27.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) the cycle skidded (b) we were late for school (c) the bus broke down (d) the road was slippery
28. 28.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the fans stopped (c) the power went off (d) the ice cream melted
29. 29.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the cause? (a) the floor was wet (b) the sun was very hot (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the ice cream melted
30. 30.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the oven was too hot (c) the sun was very hot (d) the cake got burnt
31. 31.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the effect? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the seeds sprouted (c) the washing fell down (d) the wind was strong
32. 32.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the effect? (a) the class was noisy (b) the kite flew away (c) the kite string snapped (d) nobody heard the bell
33. 33.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the ice cream melted (c) the kite flew away (d) the kite string snapped
34. 34.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the tyre went flat (c) a nail was on the road (d) the street became shady
35. 35.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the plants got no water
36. 36.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the cause? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the shop had a sale (c) the seeds sprouted (d) the shop was crowded
37. 37.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the seeds sprouted (d) I watered the seeds
38. 38.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) the show started late (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the street became shady
39. 39.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) Diya studied every day (b) she did well in the test (c) the fans stopped (d) the power went off
40. 40.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the effect? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) I went to bed very late

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