Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 432 · 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.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) so (b) since (c) as (d) because
2. 2.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) it rained all night (c) we left the gate open (d) the goat got out
3. 3.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the wind was strong (c) the washing fell down (d) I forgot my water bottle
4. 4.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) so (b) then (c) and (d) because
5. 5.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) the shop was crowded (c) the bus broke down (d) the shop had a sale
6. 6.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the effect? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the wind was strong (c) the washing fell down (d) the tyre went flat
7. 7.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) the shop was crowded (c) the shop had a sale (d) the bus broke down
8. 8.🌧️ 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
9. 9.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I watered the seeds (c) the cycle skidded (d) the road was slippery
10. 10.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the effect? (a) the fans stopped (b) the sun was very hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) the power went off
11. 11.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) the crowd cheered (c) the milk went sour (d) the batter hit a six
12. 12.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the effect? (a) the shop had a sale (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the shop was crowded (d) I went to bed very late
13. 13.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the cause? (a) the crowd cheered (b) I went to bed very late (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) the batter hit a six
14. 14.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) I went to bed very late (b) we planted many trees (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) the street became shady
15. 15.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) the class was noisy (b) the fans stopped (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the power went off
16. 16.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the cause? (a) the team won the match (b) a nail was on the road (c) the tyre went flat (d) the team practised hard
17. 17.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a reason word (b) why it happens (c) a guess (d) what happens as a result
18. 18.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) the team won the match (c) we planted many trees (d) the team practised hard
19. 19.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) a kind of question (c) what happens after (d) why something happens
20. 20.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the effect? (a) the show started late (b) I went to bed very late (c) there was a traffic jam (d) I felt sleepy in class
21. 21.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) it rained all night (c) the tyre went flat (d) a nail was on the road
22. 22.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) the crowd cheered (c) the batter hit a six (d) it rained all night
23. 23.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) the road was slippery (c) we were late for school (d) the cycle skidded
24. 24.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the effect? (a) the bus broke down (b) the crowd cheered (c) the batter hit a six (d) we were late for school
25. 25.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the bus broke down (d) we were late for school
26. 26.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the cause? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the wind was strong (c) the washing fell down (d) the shop had a sale
27. 27.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the effect? (a) the fans stopped (b) the cake got burnt (c) the oven was too hot (d) the power went off
28. 28.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the cause? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the show started late (d) the dog hid under a bed
29. 29.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the effect? (a) the bus broke down (b) the floor was wet (c) we were late for school (d) I slipped in the hall
30. 30.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) the milk went sour (b) the bus broke down (c) the milk was left out (d) we were late for school
31. 31.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the ice cream melted (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the plants got no water
32. 32.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) we planted many trees (c) the fans stopped (d) the power went off
33. 33.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the effect? (a) the class was noisy (b) nobody heard the bell (c) the seeds sprouted (d) I watered the seeds
34. 34.🔗 “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
35. 35.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) the wind was strong (c) we left the gate open (d) the washing fell down
36. 36.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) we were late for school (c) the wind was strong (d) the washing fell down
37. 37.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) ice cream is cold (b) no, heat causes both (c) yes, it does (d) swimming causes it
38. 38.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the milk was left out (c) the milk went sour (d) the shop was crowded
39. 39.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” 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
40. 40.🔗 “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

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