Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 232 · 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 cause? (a) the team won the match (b) the team practised hard (c) the oven was too hot (d) the cake got burnt
2. 2.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) so (b) as (c) because (d) since
3. 3.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the effect? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) the plants got no water
4. 4.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) then (b) so (c) and (d) because
5. 5.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the fans stopped (c) the power went off (d) the street became shady
6. 6.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the bus broke down (c) the ground is wet (d) it rained all night
7. 7.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the cause? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the class was noisy (c) a nail was on the road (d) the tyre went flat
8. 8.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) yes, on Sundays (b) only in summer (c) yes, always (d) no, it just comes first
9. 9.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the plants got no water (d) the bus broke down
10. 10.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the effect? (a) the bus broke down (b) we were late for school (c) the shop was crowded (d) the shop had a sale
11. 11.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) dry fields (b) floods and wet roads (c) sunny skies (d) a cold drink
12. 12.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) a kind of question (c) why something happens (d) what happens after
13. 13.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) Diya studied every day (c) she did well in the test (d) the power went off
14. 14.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the effect? (a) the goat got out (b) I went to bed very late (c) we left the gate open (d) I felt sleepy in class
15. 15.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the effect? (a) the show started late (b) nobody heard the bell (c) the class was noisy (d) there was a traffic jam
16. 16.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the dog heard thunder
17. 17.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the effect? (a) Diya studied every day (b) she did well in the test (c) the power went off (d) the fans stopped
18. 18.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) the kite flew away (b) the kite string snapped (c) we planted many trees (d) the street became shady
19. 19.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) we left the gate open (b) the ice cream melted (c) the goat got out (d) the sun was very hot
20. 20.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the fans stopped (c) the power went off (d) the shop was crowded
21. 21.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the effect? (a) the floor was wet (b) the shop had a sale (c) the shop was crowded (d) I slipped in the hall
22. 22.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) yes, it does (b) ice cream is cold (c) no, heat causes both (d) swimming causes it
23. 23.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) a nail was on the road (c) the tyre went flat (d) we were late for school
24. 24.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) the show started late (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the fans stopped
25. 25.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) I went to bed very late (c) the batter hit a six (d) the crowd cheered
26. 26.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) the oven was too hot (c) the cake got burnt (d) the power went off
27. 27.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the shop was crowded (c) the sun was very hot (d) the ice cream melted
28. 28.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the cause? (a) the milk went sour (b) we left the gate open (c) the goat got out (d) the milk was left out
29. 29.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) the oven was too hot (c) the ground is wet (d) the cake got burnt
30. 30.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) I went to bed very late (d) I felt sleepy in class
31. 31.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the cause? (a) the kite flew away (b) the milk went sour (c) the milk was left out (d) the kite string snapped
32. 32.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the effect? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the batter hit a six (c) I went to bed very late (d) I felt sleepy in class
33. 33.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the effect? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the floor was wet (c) the dog heard thunder (d) I slipped in the hall
34. 34.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) there was a traffic jam (c) we were late for school (d) the show started late
35. 35.🔗 “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 forgot my water bottle (d) I was thirsty at lunch
36. 36.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) the kite string snapped
37. 37.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the fans stopped (c) the cycle skidded (d) the road was slippery
38. 38.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) the ground is wet (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) it rained all night
39. 39.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the effect? (a) the wind was strong (b) the washing fell down (c) the sun was very hot (d) the ice cream melted
40. 40.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the cause? (a) the show started late (b) the team practised hard (c) the team won the match (d) there was a traffic jam

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