Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 545 · 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.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the effect? (a) the show started late (b) the floor was wet (c) there was a traffic jam (d) I slipped in the hall
2. 2.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the effect? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) I went to bed very late
3. 3.🐓 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
4. 4.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the cause? (a) I went to bed very late (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the show started late (d) there was a traffic jam
5. 5.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) the sun was very hot (b) we planted many trees (c) the street became shady (d) the ice cream melted
6. 6.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the cause? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) I went to bed very late (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the dog heard thunder
7. 7.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the effect? (a) the floor was wet (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the wind was strong (d) the washing fell down
8. 8.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) nobody heard the bell (c) the class was noisy (d) the milk went sour
9. 9.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the effect? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the washing fell down (c) the wind was strong (d) the class was noisy
10. 10.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the fans stopped (c) the street became shady (d) the power went off
11. 11.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the floor was wet (c) the bus broke down (d) we were late for school
12. 12.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the cause? (a) the milk was left out (b) it rained all night (c) the ground is wet (d) the milk went sour
13. 13.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the batter hit a six (c) the cake got burnt (d) the oven was too hot
14. 14.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the effect? (a) the fans stopped (b) Diya studied every day (c) she did well in the test (d) the power went off
15. 15.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the effect? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the shop had a sale (c) the shop was crowded (d) the class was noisy
16. 16.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) the fans stopped (b) the power went off (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) I was thirsty at lunch
17. 17.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the road was slippery (d) the floor was wet
18. 18.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the cause? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) the oven was too hot
19. 19.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the cause? (a) the milk went sour (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the floor was wet (d) the milk was left out
20. 20.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the bus broke down (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the floor was wet
21. 21.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the road was slippery (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the show started late
22. 22.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) then (b) because (c) and (d) so
23. 23.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) because (b) as (c) so (d) since
24. 24.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the cause? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the batter hit a six (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the show started late
25. 25.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) the ground is wet (c) it rained all night (d) a nail was on the road
26. 26.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) it rained all night (c) I watered the seeds (d) the ground is wet
27. 27.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) floods and wet roads (b) sunny skies (c) dry fields (d) a cold drink
28. 28.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) I went to bed very late (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) the washing fell down
29. 29.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the cause? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the team practised hard (c) the team won the match (d) the oven was too hot
30. 30.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the cause? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the batter hit a six (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the show started late
31. 31.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) the kite string snapped (c) the kite flew away (d) the bus broke down
32. 32.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the cause? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) the tyre went flat
33. 33.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the effect? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the crowd cheered (c) the team practised hard (d) the team won the match
34. 34.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the effect? (a) the wind was strong (b) the washing fell down (c) the ice cream melted (d) the sun was very hot
35. 35.🔗 What is a cause? (a) why something happens (b) a kind of question (c) a fact (d) what happens after
36. 36.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the show started late (c) the shop was crowded (d) the shop had a sale
37. 37.🍦 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
38. 38.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the effect? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the crowd cheered (c) the kite string snapped (d) the kite flew away
39. 39.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the effect? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the dog heard thunder (c) I went to bed very late (d) I felt sleepy in class
40. 40.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the effect? (a) the milk went sour (b) the batter hit a six (c) the milk was left out (d) the crowd cheered

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