Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 530 · 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) as (c) because (d) since
2. 2.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) the fans stopped (c) we planted many trees (d) the power went off
3. 3.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) the street became shady (c) I went to bed very late (d) we planted many trees
4. 4.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) the bus broke down (b) the team practised hard (c) we were late for school (d) the team won the match
5. 5.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) the kite string snapped
6. 6.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) only in summer (b) yes, on Sundays (c) no, it just comes first (d) yes, always
7. 7.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the cause? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the oven was too hot (c) the ground is wet (d) it rained all night
8. 8.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the cause? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) a nail was on the road (c) the class was noisy (d) the tyre went flat
9. 9.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the dog heard thunder (c) it rained all night (d) the ground is wet
10. 10.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the effect? (a) we left the gate open (b) the goat got out (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the dog hid under a bed
11. 11.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the floor was wet (c) the team won the match (d) the team practised hard
12. 12.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the effect? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the kite string snapped (c) the sun was very hot (d) the kite flew away
13. 13.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) so (b) and (c) then (d) because
14. 14.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) Diya studied every day (b) the goat got out (c) she did well in the test (d) we left the gate open
15. 15.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) she did well in the test (c) the team won the match (d) Diya studied every day
16. 16.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the team practised hard (c) the sun was very hot (d) the team won the match
17. 17.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) a kind of question (c) why something happens (d) what happens after
18. 18.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the effect? (a) it rained all night (b) the fans stopped (c) the power went off (d) the ground is wet
19. 19.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) the street became shady (c) the power went off (d) we planted many trees
20. 20.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the effect? (a) the washing fell down (b) the road was slippery (c) the wind was strong (d) the cycle skidded
21. 21.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the cause? (a) the shop had a sale (b) we left the gate open (c) the shop was crowded (d) the goat got out
22. 22.🔗 “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) I slipped in the hall (d) the floor was wet
23. 23.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) the floor was wet (b) the plants got no water (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the leaves turned brown
24. 24.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the effect? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the kite flew away (c) the show started late (d) the kite string snapped
25. 25.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the ice cream melted (c) the sun was very hot (d) I was thirsty at lunch
26. 26.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a guess (b) what happens as a result (c) why it happens (d) a reason word
27. 27.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) the shop had a sale (b) I watered the seeds (c) the shop was crowded (d) the seeds sprouted
28. 28.🌧️ 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
29. 29.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the cake got burnt (c) the oven was too hot (d) I was thirsty at lunch
30. 30.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) she did well in the test (d) Diya studied every day
31. 31.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) the batter hit a six (d) the crowd cheered
32. 32.🍦 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
33. 33.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the show started late (c) there was a traffic jam (d) I forgot my water bottle
34. 34.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the street became shady (d) the plants got no water
35. 35.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the cause? (a) the kite flew away (b) the kite string snapped (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the dog heard thunder
36. 36.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) the ground is wet (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) it rained all night (d) I went to bed very late
37. 37.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the effect? (a) she did well in the test (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the floor was wet (d) Diya studied every day
38. 38.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) the sun was very hot (c) the washing fell down (d) the ice cream melted
39. 39.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) the show started late
40. 40.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) the cake got burnt (b) we planted many trees (c) the oven was too hot (d) the street became shady

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