Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 502 · 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.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) she did well in the test (c) Diya studied every day (d) the ice cream melted
2. 2.🔗 What is a cause? (a) why something happens (b) a kind of question (c) what happens after (d) a fact
3. 3.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the kite flew away (c) the wind was strong (d) the washing fell down
4. 4.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the plants got no water (d) we planted many trees
5. 5.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) so (b) since (c) because (d) as
6. 6.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the effect? (a) we left the gate open (b) the bus broke down (c) we were late for school (d) the goat got out
7. 7.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) Diya studied every day (c) she did well in the test (d) we were late for school
8. 8.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the effect? (a) the show started late (b) it rained all night (c) the ground is wet (d) there was a traffic jam
9. 9.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) so (b) then (c) and (d) because
10. 10.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the bus broke down (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the plants got no water
11. 11.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) the milk went sour (c) the team practised hard (d) the team won the match
12. 12.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) we planted many trees (c) the show started late (d) there was a traffic jam
13. 13.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the effect? (a) the washing fell down (b) Diya studied every day (c) the wind was strong (d) she did well in the test
14. 14.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the plants got no water (d) I went to bed very late
15. 15.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the cause? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the shop was crowded (c) the cake got burnt (d) the oven was too hot
16. 16.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) I went to bed very late (d) the kite string snapped
17. 17.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the kite flew away (c) the sun was very hot (d) the ice cream melted
18. 18.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) she did well in the test (b) the ground is wet (c) it rained all night (d) Diya studied every day
19. 19.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the class was noisy
20. 20.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the crowd cheered (c) the batter hit a six (d) I forgot my water bottle
21. 21.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the effect? (a) the show started late (b) the ice cream melted (c) the sun was very hot (d) there was a traffic jam
22. 22.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) she did well in the test (d) Diya studied every day
23. 23.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) no, heat causes both (b) ice cream is cold (c) swimming causes it (d) yes, it does
24. 24.🌧️ 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
25. 25.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the dog hid under a bed
26. 26.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the fans stopped (c) the milk went sour (d) the milk was left out
27. 27.🔗 “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 leaves turned brown (d) the plants got no water
28. 28.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the cause? (a) the milk was left out (b) the milk went sour (c) the sun was very hot (d) the ice cream melted
29. 29.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the cake got burnt (c) the kite flew away (d) the oven was too hot
30. 30.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the team won the match (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the team practised hard
31. 31.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a reason word (b) a guess (c) what happens as a result (d) why it happens
32. 32.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the effect? (a) the team won the match (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) the team practised hard (d) I forgot my water bottle
33. 33.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) the floor was wet (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the plants got no water
34. 34.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the effect? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the cake got burnt (c) a nail was on the road (d) the tyre went flat
35. 35.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the effect? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the shop had a sale (c) the shop was crowded (d) the show started late
36. 36.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) no, it just comes first (b) yes, on Sundays (c) yes, always (d) only in summer
37. 37.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) I went to bed very late (d) the team won the match
38. 38.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the cause? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) the cycle skidded (d) the road was slippery
39. 39.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) the fans stopped
40. 40.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) the team won the match (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) I forgot my water bottle

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