Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 757 · 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.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the plants got no water (d) the floor was wet
2. 2.➡️ What is an effect? (a) why it happens (b) what happens as a result (c) a guess (d) a reason word
3. 3.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) the bus broke down
4. 4.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I watered the seeds (c) the kite flew away (d) the kite string snapped
5. 5.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) sunny skies (b) floods and wet roads (c) dry fields (d) a cold drink
6. 6.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) the ground is wet (b) the shop had a sale (c) it rained all night (d) the shop was crowded
7. 7.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) since (b) so (c) as (d) because
8. 8.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the effect? (a) Diya studied every day (b) she did well in the test (c) the team practised hard (d) the team won the match
9. 9.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the plants got no water (c) the street became shady (d) the leaves turned brown
10. 10.🔗 “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 leaves turned brown (d) the plants got no water
11. 11.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) yes, it does (b) no, heat causes both (c) swimming causes it (d) ice cream is cold
12. 12.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the effect? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the ice cream melted (c) the floor was wet (d) the sun was very hot
13. 13.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the tyre went flat (c) the batter hit a six (d) a nail was on the road
14. 14.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the crowd cheered (d) the plants got no water
15. 15.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the cause? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the wind was strong (c) the batter hit a six (d) the washing fell down
16. 16.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) the milk went sour (b) the milk was left out (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the dog heard thunder
17. 17.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) the class was noisy (c) we planted many trees (d) nobody heard the bell
18. 18.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) the team won the match (c) it rained all night (d) the ground is wet
19. 19.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a kind of question (b) a fact (c) what happens after (d) why something happens
20. 20.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) the washing fell down (b) the wind was strong (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the floor was wet
21. 21.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) the milk went sour (c) the milk was left out (d) we left the gate open
22. 22.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the effect? (a) the washing fell down (b) the wind was strong (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the dog hid under a bed
23. 23.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) a nail was on the road (c) the team won the match (d) the team practised hard
24. 24.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the class was noisy (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the dog heard thunder
25. 25.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the effect? (a) the show started late (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the kite flew away (d) the kite string snapped
26. 26.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) she did well in the test (b) the ice cream melted (c) Diya studied every day (d) the sun was very hot
27. 27.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the wind was strong (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the washing fell down
28. 28.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the cake got burnt (c) the oven was too hot (d) I was thirsty at lunch
29. 29.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) because (b) so (c) and (d) then
30. 30.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) she did well in the test (c) the kite string snapped (d) Diya studied every day
31. 31.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the ice cream melted (c) the crowd cheered (d) the batter hit a six
32. 32.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I watered the seeds (c) the fans stopped (d) the power went off
33. 33.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the effect? (a) I went to bed very late (b) the tyre went flat (c) a nail was on the road (d) I felt sleepy in class
34. 34.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the road was slippery (c) the tyre went flat (d) a nail was on the road
35. 35.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the effect? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the shop had a sale (c) the show started late (d) there was a traffic jam
36. 36.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the effect? (a) the milk went sour (b) the milk was left out (c) the crowd cheered (d) the batter hit a six
37. 37.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) the team won the match (c) the tyre went flat (d) a nail was on the road
38. 38.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the road was slippery (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the dog heard thunder
39. 39.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) we were late for school (c) the cake got burnt (d) the bus broke down
40. 40.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the ground is wet (c) the floor was wet (d) it rained all night

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