Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 723 · 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 road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the effect? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the cycle skidded (c) the show started late (d) the road was slippery
2. 2.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) yes, always (b) only in summer (c) no, it just comes first (d) yes, on Sundays
3. 3.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) why something happens (c) what happens after (d) a kind of question
4. 4.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) floods and wet roads (b) dry fields (c) sunny skies (d) a cold drink
5. 5.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) as (b) since (c) so (d) because
6. 6.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) the fans stopped (c) the cycle skidded (d) the power went off
7. 7.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the effect? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the power went off (c) the shop had a sale (d) the fans stopped
8. 8.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) the ground is wet (b) the seeds sprouted (c) it rained all night (d) I watered the seeds
9. 9.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) the sun was very hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) I went to bed very late
10. 10.➡️ What is an effect? (a) what happens as a result (b) why it happens (c) a reason word (d) a guess
11. 11.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) the bus broke down (c) we planted many trees (d) we were late for school
12. 12.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the cause? (a) the washing fell down (b) the milk was left out (c) the wind was strong (d) the milk went sour
13. 13.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) the cycle skidded (c) the ground is wet (d) the road was slippery
14. 14.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the cause? (a) the milk was left out (b) the team won the match (c) the team practised hard (d) the milk went sour
15. 15.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the cause? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) we left the gate open (c) the goat got out (d) the plants got no water
16. 16.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the batter hit a six (c) the crowd cheered (d) the dog hid under a bed
17. 17.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the effect? (a) the plants got no water (b) the street became shady (c) the leaves turned brown (d) we planted many trees
18. 18.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) the crowd cheered (d) I forgot my water bottle
19. 19.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the kite flew away (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) I forgot my water bottle
20. 20.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the cause? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the kite string snapped (c) the class was noisy (d) the kite flew away
21. 21.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I watered the seeds (c) the ice cream melted (d) the sun was very hot
22. 22.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the effect? (a) the class was noisy (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) nobody heard the bell
23. 23.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) Diya studied every day (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) she did well in the test
24. 24.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) no, heat causes both (b) yes, it does (c) swimming causes it (d) ice cream is cold
25. 25.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) I watered the seeds (c) the plants got no water (d) the seeds sprouted
26. 26.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) so (b) and (c) then (d) because
27. 27.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) the team practised hard (c) it rained all night (d) the team won the match
28. 28.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the class was noisy (c) the crowd cheered (d) nobody heard the bell
29. 29.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the sun was very hot (c) the oven was too hot (d) the cake got burnt
30. 30.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) she did well in the test (c) Diya studied every day (d) the kite flew away
31. 31.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the road was slippery (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) I went to bed very late
32. 32.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the effect? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the street became shady (c) the class was noisy (d) we planted many trees
33. 33.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) the kite flew away (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the kite string snapped (d) I was thirsty at lunch
34. 34.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the plants got no water (d) the street became shady
35. 35.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the effect? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) the floor was wet (d) the dog heard thunder
36. 36.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) the milk was left out (c) we planted many trees (d) the milk went sour
37. 37.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the cause? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the road was slippery (c) Diya studied every day (d) she did well in the test
38. 38.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) the power went off (c) the crowd cheered (d) the batter hit a six
39. 39.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the effect? (a) the wind was strong (b) the washing fell down (c) the tyre went flat (d) a nail was on the road
40. 40.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) the milk went sour (c) we planted many trees (d) the street became shady

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