Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 877 · 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 milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the cause? (a) the milk went sour (b) the ice cream melted (c) the milk was left out (d) the sun was very hot
2. 2.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the effect? (a) the plants got no water (b) the wind was strong (c) the washing fell down (d) the leaves turned brown
3. 3.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the cause? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the kite flew away (c) the bus broke down (d) we were late for school
4. 4.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) so (b) since (c) as (d) because
5. 5.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) dry fields (b) floods and wet roads (c) a cold drink (d) sunny skies
6. 6.🔗 “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) we planted many trees (d) the street became shady
7. 7.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) so (b) and (c) because (d) then
8. 8.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the effect? (a) the team won the match (b) the team practised hard (c) the goat got out (d) we left the gate open
9. 9.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the cause? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the plants got no water (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the dog hid under a bed
10. 10.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the shop was crowded (c) the shop had a sale (d) the dog heard thunder
11. 11.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) the shop was crowded (c) the shop had a sale (d) I watered the seeds
12. 12.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) swimming causes it (b) yes, it does (c) no, heat causes both (d) ice cream is cold
13. 13.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) the power went off (c) she did well in the test (d) Diya studied every day
14. 14.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the effect? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the shop had a sale
15. 15.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the ground is wet (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) it rained all night
16. 16.🔗 What is a cause? (a) why something happens (b) what happens after (c) a kind of question (d) a fact
17. 17.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) the fans stopped (c) the power went off (d) we were late for school
18. 18.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) we planted many trees (c) the sun was very hot (d) the street became shady
19. 19.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the effect? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the shop was crowded
20. 20.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) a nail was on the road (d) I forgot my water bottle
21. 21.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the class was noisy (b) the cycle skidded (c) the road was slippery (d) nobody heard the bell
22. 22.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the ground is wet (c) the class was noisy (d) it rained all night
23. 23.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) the team won the match (b) the team practised hard (c) the seeds sprouted (d) I watered the seeds
24. 24.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) we were late for school (c) the bus broke down (d) the ground is wet
25. 25.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the shop was crowded (c) the shop had a sale (d) the bus broke down
26. 26.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the cause? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) a nail was on the road (c) the tyre went flat (d) the class was noisy
27. 27.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the cause? (a) the kite flew away (b) the kite string snapped (c) the sun was very hot (d) the ice cream melted
28. 28.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) we left the gate open (c) the power went off (d) the fans stopped
29. 29.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) no, it just comes first (b) yes, always (c) only in summer (d) yes, on Sundays
30. 30.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) it rained all night (b) the milk was left out (c) the ground is wet (d) the milk went sour
31. 31.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the cake got burnt (c) the power went off (d) the fans stopped
32. 32.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) it rained all night (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) the ground is wet
33. 33.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) the ice cream melted (c) the street became shady (d) the sun was very hot
34. 34.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) Diya studied every day (b) she did well in the test (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) I went to bed very late
35. 35.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the effect? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the show started late (c) the floor was wet (d) there was a traffic jam
36. 36.🔗 “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 crowd cheered (d) the batter hit a six
37. 37.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) I went to bed very late (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) I felt sleepy in class
38. 38.➡️ What is an effect? (a) what happens as a result (b) a guess (c) why it happens (d) a reason word
39. 39.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) I went to bed very late (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) the ground is wet
40. 40.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the effect? (a) the batter hit a six (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the show started late (d) the crowd cheered

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