Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 645 · 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.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the plants got no water (c) the street became shady (d) the leaves turned brown
2. 2.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the effect? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the crowd cheered (c) the cake got burnt (d) the oven was too hot
3. 3.🔗 “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 heard thunder (d) the dog hid under a bed
4. 4.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) we planted many trees (c) the street became shady (d) I was thirsty at lunch
5. 5.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the floor was wet (d) the kite string snapped
6. 6.🔗 What is a cause? (a) what happens after (b) why something happens (c) a fact (d) a kind of question
7. 7.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) and (b) so (c) then (d) because
8. 8.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the crowd cheered (c) the batter hit a six (d) the fans stopped
9. 9.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the effect? (a) the team won the match (b) the team practised hard (c) the plants got no water (d) the leaves turned brown
10. 10.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the sun was very hot (c) the street became shady (d) the ice cream melted
11. 11.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the washing fell down (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the wind was strong
12. 12.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the cause? (a) the class was noisy (b) the fans stopped (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the power went off
13. 13.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) we were late for school (c) the plants got no water (d) the leaves turned brown
14. 14.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the effect? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the show started late (c) the class was noisy (d) nobody heard the bell
15. 15.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) as (b) so (c) since (d) because
16. 16.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) the fans stopped (c) the washing fell down (d) the wind was strong
17. 17.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) a cold drink (b) sunny skies (c) dry fields (d) floods and wet roads
18. 18.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) the milk went sour (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the milk was left out
19. 19.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) the washing fell down (b) the bus broke down (c) the wind was strong (d) we were late for school
20. 20.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the kite flew away (c) the seeds sprouted (d) I watered the seeds
21. 21.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the cause? (a) the sun was very hot (b) I watered the seeds (c) the seeds sprouted (d) the ice cream melted
22. 22.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the milk went sour (b) the milk was left out (c) the road was slippery (d) the cycle skidded
23. 23.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) it rained all night (c) the tyre went flat (d) a nail was on the road
24. 24.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” 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
25. 25.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) the street became shady (d) the dog heard thunder
26. 26.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) the milk was left out (c) we left the gate open (d) the milk went sour
27. 27.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the cause? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the team won the match (c) the tyre went flat (d) the team practised hard
28. 28.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) I went to bed very late (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) I was thirsty at lunch
29. 29.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) Diya studied every day (b) it rained all night (c) the ground is wet (d) she did well in the test
30. 30.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) no, it just comes first (b) only in summer (c) yes, on Sundays (d) yes, always
31. 31.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) the show started late (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the bus broke down
32. 32.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the effect? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the shop was crowded
33. 33.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the cake got burnt (c) the plants got no water (d) the oven was too hot
34. 34.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) ice cream is cold (b) no, heat causes both (c) yes, it does (d) swimming causes it
35. 35.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the cause? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the goat got out (c) we left the gate open (d) the shop was crowded
36. 36.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the floor was wet (c) the dog heard thunder (d) I slipped in the hall
37. 37.➡️ What is an effect? (a) why it happens (b) a reason word (c) a guess (d) what happens as a result
38. 38.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the cause? (a) the team won the match (b) the shop had a sale (c) the shop was crowded (d) the team practised hard
39. 39.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) a nail was on the road (c) the batter hit a six (d) the crowd cheered
40. 40.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the effect? (a) I went to bed very late (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) I felt sleepy in class

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