Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 192 · 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 shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the cause? (a) the milk was left out (b) the shop was crowded (c) the milk went sour (d) the shop had a sale
2. 2.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the effect? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the batter hit a six (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the crowd cheered
3. 3.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) floods and wet roads (b) a cold drink (c) sunny skies (d) dry fields
4. 4.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the effect? (a) the road was slippery (b) the dog heard thunder (c) the cycle skidded (d) the dog hid under a bed
5. 5.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the washing fell down (c) the wind was strong (d) the kite flew away
6. 6.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the effect? (a) the goat got out (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) we left the gate open
7. 7.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) because (b) so (c) as (d) since
8. 8.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the effect? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the sun was very hot (c) the oven was too hot (d) the ice cream melted
9. 9.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the class was noisy (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the fans stopped
10. 10.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) it rained all night (b) the bus broke down (c) the ground is wet (d) we were late for school
11. 11.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the sun was very hot (c) the floor was wet (d) I slipped in the hall
12. 12.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) so (b) then (c) because (d) and
13. 13.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the effect? (a) the milk went sour (b) the milk was left out (c) the goat got out (d) we left the gate open
14. 14.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) the team won the match (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) the team practised hard
15. 15.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I watered the seeds (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) I went to bed very late
16. 16.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the class was noisy (b) the kite string snapped (c) the kite flew away (d) nobody heard the bell
17. 17.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) a kind of question (c) what happens after (d) why something happens
18. 18.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) a nail was on the road (c) the washing fell down (d) the tyre went flat
19. 19.➡️ What is an effect? (a) what happens as a result (b) a reason word (c) why it happens (d) a guess
20. 20.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) a nail was on the road (c) the seeds sprouted (d) I watered the seeds
21. 21.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the effect? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the wind was strong (c) the tyre went flat (d) the washing fell down
22. 22.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) the class was noisy (c) I watered the seeds (d) nobody heard the bell
23. 23.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the ice cream melted (d) I was thirsty at lunch
24. 24.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the effect? (a) the team won the match (b) the team practised hard (c) the oven was too hot (d) the cake got burnt
25. 25.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) the milk went sour (b) the milk was left out (c) we planted many trees (d) the street became shady
26. 26.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the street became shady (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) we planted many trees
27. 27.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the crowd cheered (c) the cake got burnt (d) the batter hit a six
28. 28.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) we left the gate open (c) the goat got out (d) it rained all night
29. 29.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the effect? (a) the washing fell down (b) the show started late (c) the wind was strong (d) there was a traffic jam
30. 30.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) the milk went sour (d) the dog heard thunder
31. 31.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the effect? (a) the team won the match (b) the floor was wet (c) the team practised hard (d) I slipped in the hall
32. 32.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) the washing fell down (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) the wind was strong (d) I forgot my water bottle
33. 33.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the floor was wet (c) Diya studied every day (d) she did well in the test
34. 34.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the show started late (c) the oven was too hot (d) the cake got burnt
35. 35.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the team won the match (b) the batter hit a six (c) the team practised hard (d) the crowd cheered
36. 36.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) the goat got out (c) the fans stopped (d) we left the gate open
37. 37.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) we left the gate open (c) she did well in the test (d) Diya studied every day
38. 38.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the washing fell down
39. 39.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) yes, it does (b) no, heat causes both (c) ice cream is cold (d) swimming causes it
40. 40.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) yes, on Sundays (b) no, it just comes first (c) yes, always (d) only in summer

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