Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 415 · 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) the wind was strong (b) we were late for school (c) the bus broke down (d) the washing fell down
2. 2.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a guess (b) why it happens (c) what happens as a result (d) a reason word
3. 3.🔗 What is a cause? (a) what happens after (b) a fact (c) why something happens (d) a kind of question
4. 4.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the cause? (a) the washing fell down (b) we left the gate open (c) the wind was strong (d) the goat got out
5. 5.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the cause? (a) Diya studied every day (b) the seeds sprouted (c) she did well in the test (d) I watered the seeds
6. 6.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the ice cream melted (c) the fans stopped (d) the sun was very hot
7. 7.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) we planted many trees (c) the class was noisy (d) nobody heard the bell
8. 8.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) because (b) so (c) then (d) and
9. 9.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) the team won the match (c) the street became shady (d) we planted many trees
10. 10.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) the ice cream melted (b) we were late for school (c) the sun was very hot (d) the bus broke down
11. 11.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the effect? (a) the team won the match (b) the team practised hard (c) the crowd cheered (d) the batter hit a six
12. 12.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) the team won the match (b) she did well in the test (c) Diya studied every day (d) the team practised hard
13. 13.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) sunny skies (b) dry fields (c) a cold drink (d) floods and wet roads
14. 14.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the effect? (a) the floor was wet (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the dog heard thunder
15. 15.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the kite flew away (c) the kite string snapped (d) the floor was wet
16. 16.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the plants got no water (b) the cycle skidded (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the road was slippery
17. 17.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) we left the gate open (c) the sun was very hot (d) the goat got out
18. 18.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) the shop was crowded (b) we were late for school (c) the bus broke down (d) the shop had a sale
19. 19.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the cause? (a) the kite flew away (b) the floor was wet (c) the kite string snapped (d) I slipped in the hall
20. 20.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the cause? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the oven was too hot (c) the team won the match (d) the team practised hard
21. 21.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) I was thirsty at lunch
22. 22.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the effect? (a) the bus broke down (b) the ice cream melted (c) the sun was very hot (d) we were late for school
23. 23.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the power went off (d) the fans stopped
24. 24.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the show started late (d) the dog hid under a bed
25. 25.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) because (b) since (c) as (d) so
26. 26.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the effect? (a) the class was noisy (b) the wind was strong (c) the washing fell down (d) nobody heard the bell
27. 27.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the effect? (a) the cake got burnt (b) I watered the seeds (c) the seeds sprouted (d) the oven was too hot
28. 28.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the cause? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) I went to bed very late (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the dog heard thunder
29. 29.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) the team won the match (c) the ice cream melted (d) the sun was very hot
30. 30.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the washing fell down (b) the wind was strong (c) the crowd cheered (d) the batter hit a six
31. 31.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) no, it just comes first (b) yes, always (c) only in summer (d) yes, on Sundays
32. 32.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) nobody heard the bell (c) a nail was on the road (d) the class was noisy
33. 33.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the cause? (a) I went to bed very late (b) the show started late (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) there was a traffic jam
34. 34.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the cause? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the kite string snapped (c) the kite flew away (d) the seeds sprouted
35. 35.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) the wind was strong (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the washing fell down (d) I was thirsty at lunch
36. 36.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the plants got no water (d) the bus broke down
37. 37.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the cause? (a) I went to bed very late (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the plants got no water
38. 38.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) the crowd cheered (c) the batter hit a six (d) I watered the seeds
39. 39.🔗 “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) we planted many trees (d) the street became shady
40. 40.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) swimming causes it (b) no, heat causes both (c) yes, it does (d) ice cream is cold

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