Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 714 · 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 cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) the ice cream melted (c) the power went off (d) the sun was very hot
2. 2.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the ground is wet (c) the tyre went flat (d) it rained all night
3. 3.🔗 What is a cause? (a) what happens after (b) a kind of question (c) a fact (d) why something happens
4. 4.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the cause? (a) a nail was on the road (b) it rained all night (c) the ground is wet (d) the tyre went flat
5. 5.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the effect? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the cake got burnt
6. 6.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) the tyre went flat (b) we planted many trees (c) a nail was on the road (d) the street became shady
7. 7.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the plants got no water (d) the sun was very hot
8. 8.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the cause? (a) the milk went sour (b) the seeds sprouted (c) I watered the seeds (d) the milk was left out
9. 9.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) we planted many trees (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
10. 10.🍦 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) swimming causes it (d) no, heat causes both
11. 11.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) only in summer (b) no, it just comes first (c) yes, on Sundays (d) yes, always
12. 12.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) she did well in the test (b) the leaves turned brown (c) Diya studied every day (d) the plants got no water
13. 13.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the washing fell down (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) the wind was strong
14. 14.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the cause? (a) the milk went sour (b) the milk was left out (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the dog heard thunder
15. 15.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) because (b) as (c) since (d) so
16. 16.➡️ What is an effect? (a) what happens as a result (b) a guess (c) a reason word (d) why it happens
17. 17.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the floor was wet (c) the cake got burnt (d) I slipped in the hall
18. 18.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the effect? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the plants got no water (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the leaves turned brown
19. 19.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) the cycle skidded (c) Diya studied every day (d) she did well in the test
20. 20.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the cycle skidded (c) the road was slippery (d) the shop had a sale
21. 21.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the effect? (a) the goat got out (b) the milk went sour (c) the milk was left out (d) we left the gate open
22. 22.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the floor was wet (c) the wind was strong (d) the washing fell down
23. 23.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) I watered the seeds (d) the seeds sprouted
24. 24.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) the ground is wet (b) the floor was wet (c) it rained all night (d) I slipped in the hall
25. 25.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) and (b) so (c) then (d) because
26. 26.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the bus broke down (c) the show started late (d) we were late for school
27. 27.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) the floor was wet (c) the team won the match (d) I slipped in the hall
28. 28.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the effect? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the batter hit a six (c) the bus broke down (d) we were late for school
29. 29.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the effect? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the cycle skidded (c) the seeds sprouted (d) the road was slippery
30. 30.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) I went to bed very late
31. 31.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the cause? (a) we left the gate open (b) the goat got out (c) the team practised hard (d) the team won the match
32. 32.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the cause? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the oven was too hot (c) the cake got burnt (d) the shop had a sale
33. 33.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) I went to bed very late (c) the cycle skidded (d) the road was slippery
34. 34.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the show started late (c) the crowd cheered (d) the batter hit a six
35. 35.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the effect? (a) a nail was on the road (b) she did well in the test (c) Diya studied every day (d) the tyre went flat
36. 36.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the cause? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the washing fell down (c) the wind was strong (d) the tyre went flat
37. 37.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the cause? (a) the plants got no water (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the leaves turned brown (d) I went to bed very late
38. 38.🔗 “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) I slipped in the hall (d) there was a traffic jam
39. 39.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the effect? (a) the milk went sour (b) the milk was left out (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) I went to bed very late
40. 40.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the road was slippery (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) the cycle skidded

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