Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 375 · 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 seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) the seeds sprouted (c) I watered the seeds (d) the cycle skidded
2. 2.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) because (b) and (c) so (d) then
3. 3.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the effect? (a) the plants got no water (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the milk went sour (d) the milk was left out
4. 4.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the effect? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the plants got no water (c) the washing fell down (d) the wind was strong
5. 5.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) the milk went sour (c) I watered the seeds (d) the seeds sprouted
6. 6.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the street became shady (d) I went to bed very late
7. 7.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the cause? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the milk was left out (c) the milk went sour (d) the dog hid under a bed
8. 8.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) we left the gate open (c) the cycle skidded (d) the road was slippery
9. 9.🔗 “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 bus broke down (d) we were late for school
10. 10.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the team won the match (c) the team practised hard (d) the dog hid under a bed
11. 11.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) the road was slippery (c) the cycle skidded (d) the fans stopped
12. 12.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) the street became shady (c) the bus broke down (d) we planted many trees
13. 13.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the batter hit a six (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the crowd cheered
14. 14.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) why something happens (c) what happens after (d) a kind of question
15. 15.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the effect? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the shop had a sale (c) the shop was crowded (d) the cake got burnt
16. 16.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the cause? (a) the milk went sour (b) we left the gate open (c) the milk was left out (d) the goat got out
17. 17.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the ground is wet (c) it rained all night (d) the shop was crowded
18. 18.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) the team won the match (c) the fans stopped (d) the team practised hard
19. 19.➡️ What is an effect? (a) what happens as a result (b) a reason word (c) a guess (d) why it happens
20. 20.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the cause? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) we left the gate open (c) the goat got out (d) the dog hid under a bed
21. 21.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the cause? (a) the floor was wet (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the tyre went flat (d) a nail was on the road
22. 22.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the ice cream melted (c) the class was noisy (d) nobody heard the bell
23. 23.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
24. 24.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) we left the gate open (c) the goat got out (d) the crowd cheered
25. 25.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) the ground is wet (c) the class was noisy (d) nobody heard the bell
26. 26.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I watered the seeds (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the class was noisy
27. 27.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the cause? (a) the class was noisy (b) the crowd cheered (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the batter hit a six
28. 28.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the cause? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the shop had a sale (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) I went to bed very late
29. 29.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the effect? (a) the floor was wet (b) the sun was very hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) I slipped in the hall
30. 30.🍦 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
31. 31.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the plants got no water (d) I forgot my water bottle
32. 32.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) since (b) so (c) as (d) because
33. 33.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) we left the gate open (c) the goat got out (d) the washing fell down
34. 34.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” 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
35. 35.🔗 “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 ice cream melted (d) the sun was very hot
36. 36.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the cause? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the kite string snapped (c) the seeds sprouted (d) the kite flew away
37. 37.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) the team won the match (c) the fans stopped (d) the team practised hard
38. 38.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the cause? (a) the class was noisy (b) she did well in the test (c) nobody heard the bell (d) Diya studied every day
39. 39.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the effect? (a) the fans stopped (b) the tyre went flat (c) a nail was on the road (d) the power went off
40. 40.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) dry fields (b) sunny skies (c) floods and wet roads (d) a cold drink

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