Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 653 · 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 power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the fans stopped (b) the power went off (c) the sun was very hot (d) the ice cream melted
2. 2.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I watered the seeds (c) the ice cream melted (d) the sun was very hot
3. 3.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the effect? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the class was noisy (c) she did well in the test (d) Diya studied every day
4. 4.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) the wind was strong (c) the washing fell down (d) I watered the seeds
5. 5.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) a kind of question (c) why something happens (d) what happens after
6. 6.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the plants got no water (d) I was thirsty at lunch
7. 7.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) because (b) so (c) since (d) as
8. 8.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the cause? (a) the washing fell down (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) I went to bed very late (d) the wind was strong
9. 9.🐓 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
10. 10.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the effect? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the oven was too hot (c) the bus broke down (d) we were late for school
11. 11.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) I went to bed very late (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) the show started late
12. 12.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) the plants got no water (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the sun was very hot (d) the ice cream melted
13. 13.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the washing fell down (c) the wind was strong (d) the fans stopped
14. 14.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) the washing fell down (c) the cycle skidded (d) the road was slippery
15. 15.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) the team won the match (c) we were late for school (d) the team practised hard
16. 16.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) yes, it does (b) ice cream is cold (c) no, heat causes both (d) swimming causes it
17. 17.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the road was slippery (c) the cycle skidded (d) the street became shady
18. 18.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) she did well in the test (c) Diya studied every day (d) the dog heard thunder
19. 19.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the effect? (a) the road was slippery (b) the cake got burnt (c) the oven was too hot (d) the cycle skidded
20. 20.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) the street became shady
21. 21.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the effect? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the team practised hard (c) the team won the match (d) the tyre went flat
22. 22.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the cause? (a) the washing fell down (b) the tyre went flat (c) a nail was on the road (d) the wind was strong
23. 23.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) the ground is wet (b) the dog heard thunder (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) it rained all night
24. 24.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) the floor was wet (b) we planted many trees (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the street became shady
25. 25.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the cause? (a) the kite flew away (b) the kite string snapped (c) the washing fell down (d) the wind was strong
26. 26.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the effect? (a) the washing fell down (b) the class was noisy (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the wind was strong
27. 27.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) the class was noisy (c) nobody heard the bell (d) it rained all night
28. 28.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) the kite string snapped (c) the milk went sour (d) the kite flew away
29. 29.🔗 “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 power went off (d) the fans stopped
30. 30.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) we left the gate open (c) the washing fell down (d) the wind was strong
31. 31.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) so (b) then (c) because (d) and
32. 32.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the milk was left out (c) the show started late (d) the milk went sour
33. 33.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the effect? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the tyre went flat
34. 34.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the effect? (a) the goat got out (b) the tyre went flat (c) we left the gate open (d) a nail was on the road
35. 35.➡️ What is an effect? (a) what happens as a result (b) why it happens (c) a guess (d) a reason word
36. 36.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) sunny skies (b) dry fields (c) floods and wet roads (d) a cold drink
37. 37.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) nobody heard the bell (c) the class was noisy (d) the bus broke down
38. 38.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) I watered the seeds (c) the seeds sprouted (d) the team won the match
39. 39.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) the plants got no water (b) we planted many trees (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the street became shady
40. 40.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the kite string snapped (c) the street became shady (d) the kite flew away

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