Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 47 · 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 tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) the team practised hard (c) a nail was on the road (d) the team won the match
2. 2.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the effect? (a) she did well in the test (b) the class was noisy (c) nobody heard the bell (d) Diya studied every day
3. 3.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the team won the match (c) the team practised hard (d) the bus broke down
4. 4.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) since (b) so (c) because (d) as
5. 5.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) a cold drink (b) floods and wet roads (c) sunny skies (d) dry fields
6. 6.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the team won the match (d) the show started late
7. 7.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the cause? (a) we left the gate open (b) the washing fell down (c) the goat got out (d) the wind was strong
8. 8.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the show started late (c) the crowd cheered (d) there was a traffic jam
9. 9.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the bus broke down (c) the kite flew away (d) the kite string snapped
10. 10.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the effect? (a) the show started late (b) the goat got out (c) there was a traffic jam (d) we left the gate open
11. 11.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) she did well in the test (b) the dog heard thunder (c) Diya studied every day (d) the dog hid under a bed
12. 12.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” 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
13. 13.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the effect? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the wind was strong (c) the shop was crowded (d) the washing fell down
14. 14.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) the team won the match (d) the team practised hard
15. 15.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the effect? (a) the floor was wet (b) the ice cream melted (c) the sun was very hot (d) I slipped in the hall
16. 16.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) I went to bed very late (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) the street became shady
17. 17.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the effect? (a) the milk went sour (b) the milk was left out (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the floor was wet
18. 18.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the effect? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the show started late (d) the floor was wet
19. 19.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the street became shady (c) the road was slippery (d) we planted many trees
20. 20.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the cause? (a) the milk was left out (b) the show started late (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the milk went sour
21. 21.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) the road was slippery (d) the dog heard thunder
22. 22.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the plants got no water (d) the floor was wet
23. 23.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the effect? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the goat got out (c) we left the gate open (d) the oven was too hot
24. 24.🍦 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
25. 25.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) she did well in the test (d) Diya studied every day
26. 26.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the power went off (c) the class was noisy (d) the fans stopped
27. 27.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) the cycle skidded (c) the kite string snapped (d) the road was slippery
28. 28.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the effect? (a) she did well in the test (b) the power went off (c) Diya studied every day (d) the fans stopped
29. 29.🔗 What is a cause? (a) what happens after (b) a kind of question (c) why something happens (d) a fact
30. 30.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) we planted many trees
31. 31.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the cause? (a) the plants got no water (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the leaves turned brown (d) I went to bed very late
32. 32.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) she did well in the test (b) the milk was left out (c) the milk went sour (d) Diya studied every day
33. 33.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) she did well in the test (d) Diya studied every day
34. 34.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) we were late for school (c) the bus broke down (d) the plants got no water
35. 35.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a reason word (b) a guess (c) why it happens (d) what happens as a result
36. 36.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the cause? (a) the show started late (b) the leaves turned brown (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the plants got no water
37. 37.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) then (b) and (c) because (d) so
38. 38.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) the fans stopped (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) I went to bed very late
39. 39.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the cause? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the road was slippery (c) the oven was too hot (d) the cycle skidded
40. 40.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the class was noisy (c) the floor was wet (d) I slipped in the hall

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