Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 209 · 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 tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) the kite flew away (c) the kite string snapped (d) a nail was on the road
2. 2.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the effect? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the seeds sprouted (c) the cycle skidded (d) the road was slippery
3. 3.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) ice cream is cold (b) no, heat causes both (c) yes, it does (d) swimming causes it
4. 4.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the effect? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the cake got burnt
5. 5.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) only in summer (b) yes, always (c) yes, on Sundays (d) no, it just comes first
6. 6.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) since (b) because (c) as (d) so
7. 7.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the show started late (d) there was a traffic jam
8. 8.➡️ What is an effect? (a) what happens as a result (b) why it happens (c) a reason word (d) a guess
9. 9.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the tyre went flat (c) a nail was on the road (d) the plants got no water
10. 10.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) dry fields (b) floods and wet roads (c) a cold drink (d) sunny skies
11. 11.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the effect? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the ground is wet (c) it rained all night (d) the crowd cheered
12. 12.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the power went off (c) the show started late (d) the fans stopped
13. 13.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the effect? (a) the bus broke down (b) she did well in the test (c) Diya studied every day (d) we were late for school
14. 14.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) it rained all night (c) a nail was on the road (d) the ground is wet
15. 15.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) because (b) so (c) and (d) then
16. 16.🔗 What is a cause? (a) what happens after (b) a kind of question (c) a fact (d) why something happens
17. 17.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) a nail was on the road (c) the road was slippery (d) the tyre went flat
18. 18.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the power went off (c) the ice cream melted (d) the fans stopped
19. 19.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the crowd cheered (c) the oven was too hot (d) the cake got burnt
20. 20.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the show started late (c) the floor was wet (d) I slipped in the hall
21. 21.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the sun was very hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) the show started late
22. 22.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the fans stopped (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the power went off
23. 23.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the tyre went flat (c) a nail was on the road (d) the road was slippery
24. 24.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the kite flew away (d) the show started late
25. 25.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the cause? (a) the washing fell down (b) the wind was strong (c) the cycle skidded (d) the road was slippery
26. 26.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the cause? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the class was noisy (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the shop was crowded
27. 27.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the show started late (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the floor was wet
28. 28.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) the kite string snapped (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the kite flew away (d) I was thirsty at lunch
29. 29.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the effect? (a) the floor was wet (b) we planted many trees (c) the street became shady (d) I slipped in the hall
30. 30.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) she did well in the test (b) the show started late (c) Diya studied every day (d) there was a traffic jam
31. 31.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the cause? (a) the team won the match (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the team practised hard (d) the floor was wet
32. 32.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) the power went off (c) the milk was left out (d) the milk went sour
33. 33.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the cause? (a) the washing fell down (b) the wind was strong (c) the oven was too hot (d) the cake got burnt
34. 34.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the show started late (d) the team won the match
35. 35.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) the team won the match (b) the ground is wet (c) the team practised hard (d) it rained all night
36. 36.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the effect? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the shop had a sale (d) the plants got no water
37. 37.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) the team won the match (b) Diya studied every day (c) she did well in the test (d) the team practised hard
38. 38.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the effect? (a) the milk went sour (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the milk was left out (d) I went to bed very late
39. 39.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the plants got no water (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) I was thirsty at lunch
40. 40.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) the class was noisy (b) the washing fell down (c) the wind was strong (d) nobody heard the bell

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