Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 480 · 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 ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the ice cream melted (c) the sun was very hot (d) the floor was wet
2. 2.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the ice cream melted (c) the road was slippery (d) the sun was very hot
3. 3.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) the milk went sour (b) the street became shady (c) the milk was left out (d) we planted many trees
4. 4.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) a nail was on the road (c) the bus broke down (d) we were late for school
5. 5.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) ice cream is cold (b) swimming causes it (c) no, heat causes both (d) yes, it does
6. 6.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the ground is wet (c) it rained all night (d) I forgot my water bottle
7. 7.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) since (b) because (c) as (d) so
8. 8.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) floods and wet roads (b) dry fields (c) a cold drink (d) sunny skies
9. 9.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) the road was slippery
10. 10.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) the dog heard thunder (d) I watered the seeds
11. 11.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the cause? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the cake got burnt (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the oven was too hot
12. 12.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) I went to bed very late (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) the ground is wet
13. 13.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the effect? (a) the tyre went flat (b) the class was noisy (c) nobody heard the bell (d) a nail was on the road
14. 14.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) I went to bed very late
15. 15.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
16. 16.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a kind of question (b) what happens after (c) why something happens (d) a fact
17. 17.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the floor was wet (d) the street became shady
18. 18.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) we were late for school (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the dog hid under a bed
19. 19.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the cause? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) I went to bed very late (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) I felt sleepy in class
20. 20.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) the bus broke down (c) we were late for school (d) I watered the seeds
21. 21.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) yes, always (b) no, it just comes first (c) only in summer (d) yes, on Sundays
22. 22.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) I was thirsty at lunch
23. 23.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the plants got no water (c) the street became shady (d) we planted many trees
24. 24.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the crowd cheered (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) I went to bed very late (d) the batter hit a six
25. 25.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the road was slippery (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the floor was wet
26. 26.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) the oven was too hot (c) the team won the match (d) the cake got burnt
27. 27.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the cause? (a) the team won the match (b) the dog heard thunder (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the team practised hard
28. 28.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the shop was crowded (c) the shop had a sale (d) the crowd cheered
29. 29.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” 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
30. 30.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the cause? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the shop had a sale (c) the milk was left out (d) the milk went sour
31. 31.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the effect? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the floor was wet (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) I went to bed very late
32. 32.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the cake got burnt (c) the show started late (d) the oven was too hot
33. 33.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) the washing fell down (c) the wind was strong (d) we planted many trees
34. 34.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) we were late for school (c) the bus broke down (d) we planted many trees
35. 35.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the cause? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the road was slippery (c) the cycle skidded (d) the shop had a sale
36. 36.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the effect? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the ground is wet (c) the cake got burnt (d) it rained all night
37. 37.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the kite string snapped
38. 38.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the street became shady (d) the show started late
39. 39.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the cause? (a) the team won the match (b) a nail was on the road (c) the team practised hard (d) the tyre went flat
40. 40.➡️ What is an effect? (a) why it happens (b) a reason word (c) what happens as a result (d) a guess

Free critical thinking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/critical-thinking-for-kids