Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 48 · 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 dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the dog heard thunder (c) the street became shady (d) we planted many trees
2. 2.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the effect? (a) the tyre went flat (b) a nail was on the road (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) I forgot my water bottle
3. 3.➡️ What is an effect? (a) why it happens (b) a guess (c) a reason word (d) what happens as a result
4. 4.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) we planted many trees (c) we were late for school (d) the street became shady
5. 5.🔗 “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 show started late (d) there was a traffic jam
6. 6.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the show started late (d) the ice cream melted
7. 7.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the cause? (a) the plants got no water (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the team won the match (d) the team practised hard
8. 8.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) a kind of question (c) why something happens (d) what happens after
9. 9.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the tyre went flat (c) the kite flew away (d) the kite string snapped
10. 10.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the batter hit a six (c) the crowd cheered (d) the street became shady
11. 11.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the dog heard thunder (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) I was thirsty at lunch
12. 12.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the bus broke down (c) the street became shady (d) we planted many trees
13. 13.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) the ground is wet (c) the milk went sour (d) it rained all night
14. 14.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) yes, it does (b) swimming causes it (c) ice cream is cold (d) no, heat causes both
15. 15.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the cake got burnt (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
16. 16.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) the sun was very hot (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) I went to bed very late (d) the ice cream melted
17. 17.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) the bus broke down (d) we were late for school
18. 18.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) we left the gate open (c) the power went off (d) the goat got out
19. 19.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) she did well in the test (b) nobody heard the bell (c) Diya studied every day (d) the class was noisy
20. 20.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the plants got no water (d) I watered the seeds
21. 21.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) I went to bed very late (c) the floor was wet (d) I slipped in the hall
22. 22.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) we planted many trees
23. 23.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the cause? (a) Diya studied every day (b) nobody heard the bell (c) the class was noisy (d) she did well in the test
24. 24.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the effect? (a) the wind was strong (b) the washing fell down (c) the kite string snapped (d) the kite flew away
25. 25.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the floor was wet (c) she did well in the test (d) Diya studied every day
26. 26.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) sunny skies (b) floods and wet roads (c) dry fields (d) a cold drink
27. 27.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) I watered the seeds (c) the seeds sprouted (d) the ice cream melted
28. 28.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) then (b) so (c) because (d) and
29. 29.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) the washing fell down (c) the wind was strong (d) I watered the seeds
30. 30.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the fans stopped (c) the road was slippery (d) the cycle skidded
31. 31.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the fans stopped (b) the sun was very hot (c) the power went off (d) the ice cream melted
32. 32.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the cycle skidded (d) the floor was wet
33. 33.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the effect? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the sun was very hot (c) the oven was too hot (d) the ice cream melted
34. 34.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the effect? (a) the wind was strong (b) nobody heard the bell (c) the class was noisy (d) the washing fell down
35. 35.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the seeds sprouted (c) the show started late (d) I watered the seeds
36. 36.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the show started late (d) the ground is wet
37. 37.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the cause? (a) the milk went sour (b) Diya studied every day (c) she did well in the test (d) the milk was left out
38. 38.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the effect? (a) it rained all night (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the floor was wet (d) the ground is wet
39. 39.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) only in summer (b) no, it just comes first (c) yes, on Sundays (d) yes, always
40. 40.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) as (b) so (c) since (d) because

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