Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 234 · 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.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the cause? (a) the floor was wet (b) it rained all night (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the ground is wet
2. 2.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) yes, always (b) yes, on Sundays (c) no, it just comes first (d) only in summer
3. 3.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) the team won the match (d) the team practised hard
4. 4.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the effect? (a) the goat got out (b) the cycle skidded (c) we left the gate open (d) the road was slippery
5. 5.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the crowd cheered (b) we planted many trees (c) the street became shady (d) the batter hit a six
6. 6.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the cause? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the crowd cheered (c) the kite flew away (d) the batter hit a six
7. 7.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the ground is wet (c) it rained all night (d) the show started late
8. 8.🔗 What is a cause? (a) why something happens (b) what happens after (c) a kind of question (d) a fact
9. 9.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) the team won the match (d) I forgot my water bottle
10. 10.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the cause? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the plants got no water (d) the dog hid under a bed
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.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the effect? (a) the wind was strong (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) the washing fell down (d) the dog heard thunder
13. 13.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the oven was too hot (c) the ground is wet (d) it rained all night
14. 14.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the cause? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the oven was too hot (d) the plants got no water
15. 15.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) the ground is wet (c) the road was slippery (d) the cycle skidded
16. 16.➡️ What is an effect? (a) what happens as a result (b) a guess (c) why it happens (d) a reason word
17. 17.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) the bus broke down (c) we were late for school (d) the street became shady
18. 18.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the effect? (a) the show started late (b) the ice cream melted (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the sun was very hot
19. 19.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the crowd cheered (c) the sun was very hot (d) the batter hit a six
20. 20.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) the milk went sour (c) the kite string snapped (d) the kite flew away
21. 21.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) the kite string snapped (c) the tyre went flat (d) a nail was on the road
22. 22.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the effect? (a) she did well in the test (b) the cycle skidded (c) Diya studied every day (d) the road was slippery
23. 23.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) the cycle skidded (c) the road was slippery (d) the power went off
24. 24.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I watered the seeds (c) I went to bed very late (d) I felt sleepy in class
25. 25.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) we planted many trees (c) the class was noisy (d) nobody heard the bell
26. 26.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the cause? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the dog hid under a bed
27. 27.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) the team won the match (b) the team practised hard (c) the ice cream melted (d) the sun was very hot
28. 28.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) we planted many trees (c) the milk was left out (d) the milk went sour
29. 29.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) since (b) because (c) so (d) as
30. 30.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the cause? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the plants got no water (c) the oven was too hot (d) the cake got burnt
31. 31.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the street became shady (c) the ice cream melted (d) we planted many trees
32. 32.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) because (b) then (c) and (d) so
33. 33.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the cause? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the team won the match (c) the team practised hard (d) the tyre went flat
34. 34.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the effect? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the dog heard thunder (c) the cake got burnt (d) the dog hid under a bed
35. 35.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) she did well in the test (c) Diya studied every day (d) the cycle skidded
36. 36.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the washing fell down (c) the floor was wet (d) the wind was strong
37. 37.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the cycle skidded (c) the road was slippery (d) the dog heard thunder
38. 38.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) we left the gate open (c) the road was slippery (d) the goat got out
39. 39.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the shop had a sale (c) the bus broke down (d) the shop was crowded
40. 40.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) the plants got no water (b) the leaves turned brown (c) Diya studied every day (d) she did well in the test

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