Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 393 · 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.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) the milk went sour (c) the bus broke down (d) the milk was left out
2. 2.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) we planted many trees (c) the ground is wet (d) it rained all night
3. 3.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) because (b) since (c) as (d) so
4. 4.🔗 What is a cause? (a) what happens after (b) why something happens (c) a kind of question (d) a fact
5. 5.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) Diya studied every day (c) the bus broke down (d) she did well in the test
6. 6.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) we planted many trees (c) I went to bed very late (d) I felt sleepy in class
7. 7.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the sun was very hot (c) the road was slippery (d) the ice cream melted
8. 8.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the cause? (a) the plants got no water (b) we left the gate open (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the goat got out
9. 9.🐓 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
10. 10.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the effect? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the seeds sprouted (c) the crowd cheered (d) the batter hit a six
11. 11.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the cause? (a) the ground is wet (b) the milk was left out (c) the milk went sour (d) it rained all night
12. 12.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) the kite flew away (c) the washing fell down (d) the kite string snapped
13. 13.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the effect? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the milk was left out (c) the milk went sour (d) the class was noisy
14. 14.➡️ What is an effect? (a) why it happens (b) what happens as a result (c) a guess (d) a reason word
15. 15.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) the batter hit a six (c) it rained all night (d) the crowd cheered
16. 16.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the cause? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the sun was very hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) the kite flew away
17. 17.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) Diya studied every day (b) the dog heard thunder (c) she did well in the test (d) the dog hid under a bed
18. 18.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) because (b) and (c) then (d) so
19. 19.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the goat got out (c) we left the gate open (d) I forgot my water bottle
20. 20.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the effect? (a) the class was noisy (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) nobody heard the bell
21. 21.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) Diya studied every day (c) she did well in the test (d) the bus broke down
22. 22.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) the ground is wet (c) the ice cream melted (d) the sun was very hot
23. 23.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the tyre went flat (c) a nail was on the road (d) the sun was very hot
24. 24.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the floor was wet (d) the team won the match
25. 25.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) the goat got out (c) I watered the seeds (d) we left the gate open
26. 26.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the plants got no water (c) the milk was left out (d) the milk went sour
27. 27.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the effect? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the tyre went flat
28. 28.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) the team won the match (c) we planted many trees (d) the team practised hard
29. 29.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) I forgot my water bottle
30. 30.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the cause? (a) the milk was left out (b) I watered the seeds (c) the milk went sour (d) the seeds sprouted
31. 31.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the goat got out (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) we left the gate open
32. 32.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the cause? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the ice cream melted (c) she did well in the test (d) Diya studied every day
33. 33.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the ice cream melted (c) the crowd cheered (d) the sun was very hot
34. 34.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) the crowd cheered (c) the batter hit a six (d) the washing fell down
35. 35.🌧️ 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
36. 36.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the cause? (a) the floor was wet (b) the tyre went flat (c) I slipped in the hall (d) a nail was on the road
37. 37.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the ice cream melted (d) the sun was very hot
38. 38.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) we left the gate open (b) the kite string snapped (c) the kite flew away (d) the goat got out
39. 39.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the effect? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the sun was very hot (c) the shop had a sale (d) the ice cream melted
40. 40.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) the kite string snapped (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) I went to bed very late (d) the kite flew away

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