Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 910 · 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 show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the cause? (a) the milk was left out (b) the milk went sour (c) the show started late (d) there was a traffic jam
2. 2.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the show started late (d) the street became shady
3. 3.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the effect? (a) Diya studied every day (b) the ice cream melted (c) she did well in the test (d) the sun was very hot
4. 4.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the cause? (a) the class was noisy (b) I went to bed very late (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) nobody heard the bell
5. 5.➡️ What is an effect? (a) what happens as a result (b) a reason word (c) why it happens (d) a guess
6. 6.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the crowd cheered (c) the batter hit a six (d) the show started late
7. 7.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the effect? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the tyre went flat (c) a nail was on the road (d) the plants got no water
8. 8.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the effect? (a) the tyre went flat (b) the milk was left out (c) the milk went sour (d) a nail was on the road
9. 9.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) the kite flew away (d) the kite string snapped
10. 10.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) it rained all night (c) the ground is wet (d) I was thirsty at lunch
11. 11.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) we were late for school (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the floor was wet
12. 12.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) the wind was strong (c) the washing fell down (d) I watered the seeds
13. 13.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the effect? (a) the floor was wet (b) the cake got burnt (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the oven was too hot
14. 14.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the sun was very hot
15. 15.🌧️ 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
16. 16.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) the sun was very hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) the washing fell down
17. 17.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the effect? (a) she did well in the test (b) the road was slippery (c) the cycle skidded (d) Diya studied every day
18. 18.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) the shop had a sale (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the shop was crowded
19. 19.🔗 “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 crowd cheered (d) the batter hit a six
20. 20.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) no, heat causes both (b) ice cream is cold (c) swimming causes it (d) yes, it does
21. 21.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) the washing fell down (b) we were late for school (c) the bus broke down (d) the wind was strong
22. 22.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the ground is wet (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) it rained all night
23. 23.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the cause? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the show started late (c) the batter hit a six (d) there was a traffic jam
24. 24.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the effect? (a) the milk went sour (b) the team practised hard (c) the milk was left out (d) the team won the match
25. 25.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) the show started late (c) the cycle skidded (d) there was a traffic jam
26. 26.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) a nail was on the road
27. 27.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) we left the gate open (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the goat got out
28. 28.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the cause? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the bus broke down (c) we were late for school (d) the oven was too hot
29. 29.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the effect? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the plants got no water (c) a nail was on the road (d) the tyre went flat
30. 30.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) the milk went sour (c) the goat got out (d) we left the gate open
31. 31.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the effect? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) the plants got no water (c) the kite flew away (d) the kite string snapped
32. 32.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the crowd cheered
33. 33.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) the shop had a sale (d) the shop was crowded
34. 34.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the kite flew away (c) the kite string snapped (d) the floor was wet
35. 35.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) as (b) because (c) since (d) so
36. 36.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) we were late for school (c) I went to bed very late (d) the bus broke down
37. 37.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the show started late (d) the fans stopped
38. 38.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the cause? (a) the milk was left out (b) the dog heard thunder (c) the milk went sour (d) the dog hid under a bed
39. 39.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) only in summer (b) yes, always (c) no, it just comes first (d) yes, on Sundays
40. 40.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) the cake got burnt

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