Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 425 · 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 bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) I watered the seeds (b) we were late for school (c) the bus broke down (d) the seeds sprouted
2. 2.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the bus broke down (c) we were late for school (d) the ice cream melted
3. 3.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the road was slippery (b) the crowd cheered (c) the batter hit a six (d) the cycle skidded
4. 4.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I watered the seeds (c) a nail was on the road (d) the tyre went flat
5. 5.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) swimming causes it (b) yes, it does (c) ice cream is cold (d) no, heat causes both
6. 6.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the shop was crowded (c) the kite flew away (d) the kite string snapped
7. 7.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the effect? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the tyre went flat (c) the class was noisy (d) nobody heard the bell
8. 8.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) because (b) as (c) since (d) so
9. 9.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) because (b) then (c) and (d) so
10. 10.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I watered the seeds (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the dog heard thunder
11. 11.🔗 What is a cause? (a) why something happens (b) what happens after (c) a fact (d) a kind of question
12. 12.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the bus broke down (c) the fans stopped (d) we were late for school
13. 13.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the cause? (a) the ground is wet (b) the crowd cheered (c) it rained all night (d) the batter hit a six
14. 14.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the cause? (a) we left the gate open (b) the shop was crowded (c) the goat got out (d) the shop had a sale
15. 15.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the dog heard thunder
16. 16.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the road was slippery (c) the floor was wet (d) I slipped in the hall
17. 17.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) we left the gate open (b) the goat got out (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) I went to bed very late
18. 18.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) Diya studied every day (b) she did well in the test (c) the fans stopped (d) the power went off
19. 19.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the effect? (a) the road was slippery (b) the cycle skidded (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
20. 20.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the effect? (a) Diya studied every day (b) the crowd cheered (c) she did well in the test (d) the batter hit a six
21. 21.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the effect? (a) we left the gate open (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the goat got out
22. 22.➡️ What is an effect? (a) why it happens (b) a guess (c) a reason word (d) what happens as a result
23. 23.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the effect? (a) the wind was strong (b) the milk went sour (c) the milk was left out (d) the washing fell down
24. 24.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) the kite flew away (c) the power went off (d) the kite string snapped
25. 25.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the shop had a sale (c) the sun was very hot (d) the shop was crowded
26. 26.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the cycle skidded (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the road was slippery
27. 27.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) a cold drink (b) sunny skies (c) dry fields (d) floods and wet roads
28. 28.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) the bus broke down (c) the team won the match (d) we were late for school
29. 29.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the floor was wet (c) I watered the seeds (d) the seeds sprouted
30. 30.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the cause? (a) the plants got no water (b) the team practised hard (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the team won the match
31. 31.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) yes, on Sundays (b) no, it just comes first (c) only in summer (d) yes, always
32. 32.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) the cycle skidded (c) Diya studied every day (d) she did well in the test
33. 33.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the effect? (a) I went to bed very late (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) I felt sleepy in class
34. 34.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) we were late for school (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) the bus broke down
35. 35.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the effect? (a) the plants got no water (b) the dog heard thunder (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the dog hid under a bed
36. 36.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) she did well in the test (b) Diya studied every day (c) the kite flew away (d) the kite string snapped
37. 37.🔗 “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) I was thirsty at lunch (d) I forgot my water bottle
38. 38.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the floor was wet (d) I was thirsty at lunch
39. 39.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the bus broke down (c) the fans stopped (d) we were late for school
40. 40.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the plants got no water (d) the shop had a sale

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