Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 909 · 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.🔗 “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) we planted many trees (d) the street became shady
2. 2.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) the ground is wet (b) the sun was very hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) it rained all night
3. 3.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) the power went off (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) the fans stopped
4. 4.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the class was noisy (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
5. 5.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the ice cream melted (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) I was thirsty at lunch
6. 6.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the show started late (c) the ground is wet (d) it rained all night
7. 7.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) a kind of question (c) why something happens (d) what happens after
8. 8.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) floods and wet roads (b) a cold drink (c) dry fields (d) sunny skies
9. 9.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the kite flew away
10. 10.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) the ice cream melted (c) the sun was very hot (d) the fans stopped
11. 11.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) so (b) as (c) because (d) since
12. 12.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) only in summer (b) yes, on Sundays (c) no, it just comes first (d) yes, always
13. 13.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the goat got out (c) the street became shady (d) we left the gate open
14. 14.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the sun was very hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) the dog heard thunder
15. 15.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the effect? (a) the show started late (b) the power went off (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the fans stopped
16. 16.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) the cycle skidded (c) we were late for school (d) the road was slippery
17. 17.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the effect? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the milk went sour (c) the milk was left out (d) the plants got no water
18. 18.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) she did well in the test (b) the class was noisy (c) Diya studied every day (d) nobody heard the bell
19. 19.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a guess (b) why it happens (c) a reason word (d) what happens as a result
20. 20.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the effect? (a) it rained all night (b) the ground is wet (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) I went to bed very late
21. 21.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the batter hit a six (c) the kite string snapped (d) the kite flew away
22. 22.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the effect? (a) the class was noisy (b) it rained all night (c) the ground is wet (d) nobody heard the bell
23. 23.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the shop had a sale (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) the shop was crowded
24. 24.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) so (b) then (c) and (d) because
25. 25.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the cause? (a) I watered the seeds (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) the seeds sprouted
26. 26.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) ice cream is cold (b) swimming causes it (c) yes, it does (d) no, heat causes both
27. 27.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the effect? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) the seeds sprouted (d) the dog heard thunder
28. 28.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the cause? (a) the cake got burnt (b) it rained all night (c) the oven was too hot (d) the ground is wet
29. 29.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) it rained all night (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) the ground is wet
30. 30.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) the kite flew away (b) the kite string snapped (c) the floor was wet (d) I slipped in the hall
31. 31.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the floor was wet (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the show started late
32. 32.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the shop had a sale (c) I watered the seeds (d) the seeds sprouted
33. 33.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) the kite string snapped (c) the show started late (d) there was a traffic jam
34. 34.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the effect? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the crowd cheered (c) the ice cream melted (d) the sun was very hot
35. 35.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) the cake got burnt (c) the milk went sour (d) the oven was too hot
36. 36.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the class was noisy (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the show started late
37. 37.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the cause? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the shop was crowded (c) the kite string snapped (d) the kite flew away
38. 38.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the power went off (c) the class was noisy (d) the fans stopped
39. 39.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) the cake got burnt (b) Diya studied every day (c) she did well in the test (d) the oven was too hot
40. 40.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the shop was crowded (c) the shop had a sale (d) the dog hid under a bed

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