Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 732 · 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.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a guess (b) what happens as a result (c) why it happens (d) a reason word
2. 2.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the bus broke down
3. 3.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the sun was very hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) the oven was too hot
4. 4.🐓 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
5. 5.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the cause? (a) the plants got no water (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the team won the match (d) the team practised hard
6. 6.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) dry fields (b) a cold drink (c) floods and wet roads (d) sunny skies
7. 7.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the cause? (a) the washing fell down (b) the wind was strong (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the dog hid under a bed
8. 8.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) the milk went sour (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) the milk was left out (d) I forgot my water bottle
9. 9.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the effect? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the dog heard thunder (c) it rained all night (d) the ground is wet
10. 10.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the effect? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the team practised hard (c) the seeds sprouted (d) the team won the match
11. 11.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) Diya studied every day (c) the kite string snapped (d) she did well in the test
12. 12.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) the bus broke down (c) she did well in the test (d) Diya studied every day
13. 13.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the fans stopped (c) the power went off (d) the floor was wet
14. 14.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the floor was wet (d) I slipped in the hall
15. 15.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the oven was too hot (c) the cake got burnt (d) the kite flew away
16. 16.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the cause? (a) the show started late (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the power went off (d) the fans stopped
17. 17.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) the wind was strong (d) the washing fell down
18. 18.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a kind of question (b) a fact (c) why something happens (d) what happens after
19. 19.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the road was slippery (c) the cycle skidded (d) the dog hid under a bed
20. 20.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) the kite flew away (b) Diya studied every day (c) the kite string snapped (d) she did well in the test
21. 21.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) a nail was on the road (c) the kite string snapped (d) the tyre went flat
22. 22.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) swimming causes it (b) ice cream is cold (c) yes, it does (d) no, heat causes both
23. 23.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) because (b) as (c) so (d) since
24. 24.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the cake got burnt
25. 25.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) the show started late (b) the leaves turned brown (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the plants got no water
26. 26.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the effect? (a) it rained all night (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the floor was wet (d) the ground is wet
27. 27.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
28. 28.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) and (b) then (c) so (d) because
29. 29.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) the cycle skidded (d) the road was slippery
30. 30.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the cause? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the crowd cheered (c) the oven was too hot (d) the batter hit a six
31. 31.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the effect? (a) the washing fell down (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) the wind was strong
32. 32.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) the kite string snapped
33. 33.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the effect? (a) the road was slippery (b) the cycle skidded (c) the ground is wet (d) it rained all night
34. 34.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) we left the gate open (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
35. 35.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the tyre went flat (c) a nail was on the road (d) the crowd cheered
36. 36.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the sun was very hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) the bus broke down
37. 37.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the cause? (a) the team won the match (b) the cake got burnt (c) the oven was too hot (d) the team practised hard
38. 38.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the cause? (a) I went to bed very late (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the cycle skidded (d) the road was slippery
39. 39.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) it rained all night (b) the oven was too hot (c) the cake got burnt (d) the ground is wet
40. 40.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the team won the match (b) the cycle skidded (c) the team practised hard (d) the road was slippery

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