Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 686 · 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) since (b) because (c) as (d) so
2. 2.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) the washing fell down (b) the milk was left out (c) the milk went sour (d) the wind was strong
3. 3.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) the road was slippery (c) the cycle skidded (d) the team won the match
4. 4.🍦 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
5. 5.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the cause? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the goat got out (c) the tyre went flat (d) we left the gate open
6. 6.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the effect? (a) she did well in the test (b) Diya studied every day (c) the seeds sprouted (d) I watered the seeds
7. 7.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) the road was slippery (c) the fans stopped (d) the cycle skidded
8. 8.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) sunny skies (b) dry fields (c) a cold drink (d) floods and wet roads
9. 9.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) Diya studied every day (b) there was a traffic jam (c) she did well in the test (d) the show started late
10. 10.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the fans stopped (c) the batter hit a six (d) the crowd cheered
11. 11.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the effect? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the cake got burnt (c) the fans stopped (d) the power went off
12. 12.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the team practised hard (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the team won the match
13. 13.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) I watered the seeds (c) it rained all night (d) the seeds sprouted
14. 14.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) we left the gate open (b) we were late for school (c) the goat got out (d) the bus broke down
15. 15.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) the floor was wet
16. 16.🔗 What is a cause? (a) what happens after (b) why something happens (c) a fact (d) a kind of question
17. 17.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the cause? (a) the plants got no water (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the batter hit a six (d) the crowd cheered
18. 18.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) the dog heard thunder (d) I forgot my water bottle
19. 19.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) the power went off (c) the street became shady (d) we planted many trees
20. 20.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the effect? (a) the tyre went flat (b) the team practised hard (c) the team won the match (d) a nail was on the road
21. 21.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the show started late (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) there was a traffic jam
22. 22.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) the dog heard thunder (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the washing fell down
23. 23.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) the cycle skidded (c) the class was noisy (d) nobody heard the bell
24. 24.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the effect? (a) the goat got out (b) the shop had a sale (c) we left the gate open (d) the shop was crowded
25. 25.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the cause? (a) the ground is wet (b) we left the gate open (c) the goat got out (d) it rained all night
26. 26.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) the washing fell down (b) the wind was strong (c) the cycle skidded (d) the road was slippery
27. 27.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the cause? (a) the milk was left out (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the milk went sour
28. 28.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the seeds sprouted (c) the crowd cheered (d) I watered the seeds
29. 29.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” 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
30. 30.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the cause? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the kite string snapped (c) the kite flew away (d) the road was slippery
31. 31.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a reason word (b) why it happens (c) a guess (d) what happens as a result
32. 32.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the effect? (a) it rained all night (b) the dog heard thunder (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the ground is wet
33. 33.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) the power went off (c) the kite string snapped (d) the kite flew away
34. 34.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) we planted many trees (c) the street became shady (d) the ice cream melted
35. 35.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the class was noisy
36. 36.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the fans stopped (d) I went to bed very late
37. 37.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the seeds sprouted (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the dog heard thunder
38. 38.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) the ice cream melted
39. 39.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) the class was noisy (b) the ice cream melted (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the sun was very hot
40. 40.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the effect? (a) I went to bed very late (b) the shop was crowded (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) the shop had a sale

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