Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 664 · 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.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the cause? (a) I went to bed very late (b) it rained all night (c) the ground is wet (d) I felt sleepy in class
2. 2.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the effect? (a) the road was slippery (b) the team practised hard (c) the team won the match (d) the cycle skidded
3. 3.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the class was noisy (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the cake got burnt
4. 4.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the effect? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the crowd cheered (c) the seeds sprouted (d) the batter hit a six
5. 5.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) the tyre went flat (c) a nail was on the road (d) the cycle skidded
6. 6.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the show started late (c) there was a traffic jam (d) I was thirsty at lunch
7. 7.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the effect? (a) the class was noisy (b) the sun was very hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) nobody heard the bell
8. 8.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) the show started late (d) there was a traffic jam
9. 9.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the effect? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) I went to bed very late (c) the sun was very hot (d) the ice cream melted
10. 10.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) a kind of question (c) why something happens (d) what happens after
11. 11.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the cake got burnt (c) the kite flew away (d) the kite string snapped
12. 12.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the show started late (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the bus broke down
13. 13.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the effect? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the dog heard thunder (c) the plants got no water (d) the dog hid under a bed
14. 14.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) yes, it does (b) swimming causes it (c) no, heat causes both (d) ice cream is cold
15. 15.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) we were late for school (c) the kite flew away (d) the bus broke down
16. 16.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the floor was wet (c) the milk was left out (d) the milk went sour
17. 17.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) the kite flew away (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) the kite string snapped
18. 18.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) and (b) so (c) because (d) then
19. 19.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the effect? (a) I watered the seeds (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the seeds sprouted (d) the floor was wet
20. 20.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a guess (b) a reason word (c) why it happens (d) what happens as a result
21. 21.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) the show started late (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) there was a traffic jam (d) I forgot my water bottle
22. 22.🌧️ 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
23. 23.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the sun was very hot (c) the tyre went flat (d) a nail was on the road
24. 24.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) the plants got no water (b) a nail was on the road (c) the tyre went flat (d) the leaves turned brown
25. 25.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the fans stopped (c) the power went off (d) the dog hid under a bed
26. 26.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) the batter hit a six (c) the crowd cheered (d) it rained all night
27. 27.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) the ice cream melted (b) we were late for school (c) the sun was very hot (d) the bus broke down
28. 28.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) we planted many trees (c) the class was noisy (d) nobody heard the bell
29. 29.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the cause? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the wind was strong (c) the washing fell down (d) the class was noisy
30. 30.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) the kite string snapped (c) the kite flew away (d) we were late for school
31. 31.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) I went to bed very late (d) I watered the seeds
32. 32.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) she did well in the test (c) Diya studied every day (d) the power went off
33. 33.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the effect? (a) I went to bed very late (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the floor was wet (d) I slipped in the hall
34. 34.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
35. 35.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the effect? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the cake got burnt (c) the bus broke down (d) we were late for school
36. 36.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the effect? (a) the wind was strong (b) the washing fell down (c) the show started late (d) there was a traffic jam
37. 37.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) the milk went sour (b) the milk was left out (c) we planted many trees (d) the street became shady
38. 38.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” 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
39. 39.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) a nail was on the road (c) it rained all night (d) the ground is wet
40. 40.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) the cake got burnt (c) the street became shady (d) the oven was too hot

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