Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 917 · 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 bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) a nail was on the road (b) we were late for school (c) the bus broke down (d) the tyre went flat
2. 2.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) it rained all night (c) the ground is wet (d) the cycle skidded
3. 3.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) since (b) because (c) as (d) so
4. 4.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) only in summer (b) yes, always (c) yes, on Sundays (d) no, it just comes first
5. 5.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) sunny skies (b) dry fields (c) a cold drink (d) floods and wet roads
6. 6.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the effect? (a) the road was slippery (b) the ice cream melted (c) the sun was very hot (d) the cycle skidded
7. 7.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the effect? (a) I went to bed very late (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the team practised hard (d) the team won the match
8. 8.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the team won the match
9. 9.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the effect? (a) she did well in the test (b) I went to bed very late (c) Diya studied every day (d) I felt sleepy in class
10. 10.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the cause? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the milk was left out (c) the milk went sour (d) the seeds sprouted
11. 11.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) we were late for school (c) the fans stopped (d) the bus broke down
12. 12.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I watered the seeds (c) the wind was strong (d) the washing fell down
13. 13.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the batter hit a six (c) we left the gate open (d) the goat got out
14. 14.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the milk was left out (c) the milk went sour (d) the ice cream melted
15. 15.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) and (b) because (c) so (d) then
16. 16.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) the kite string snapped (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the dog hid under a bed
17. 17.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) the milk went sour (c) the team won the match (d) the milk was left out
18. 18.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) the kite string snapped (c) the kite flew away (d) the team won the match
19. 19.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) I watered the seeds (b) we planted many trees (c) the seeds sprouted (d) the street became shady
20. 20.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the fans stopped (c) the shop had a sale (d) the power went off
21. 21.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the ground is wet (c) it rained all night (d) I forgot my water bottle
22. 22.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the effect? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the tyre went flat (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
23. 23.🔗 “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 milk went sour (d) the ground is wet
24. 24.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the effect? (a) the fans stopped (b) I watered the seeds (c) the power went off (d) the seeds sprouted
25. 25.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the effect? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the washing fell down (c) the wind was strong (d) the seeds sprouted
26. 26.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a reason word (b) a guess (c) why it happens (d) what happens as a result
27. 27.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) we were late for school (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) the bus broke down
28. 28.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) the bus broke down (c) we were late for school (d) it rained all night
29. 29.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the wind was strong (c) the washing fell down (d) I was thirsty at lunch
30. 30.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the cake got burnt (c) the fans stopped (d) the power went off
31. 31.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) the fans stopped (c) the power went off (d) the cycle skidded
32. 32.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the effect? (a) the road was slippery (b) the cycle skidded (c) the bus broke down (d) we were late for school
33. 33.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) nobody heard the bell (c) the street became shady (d) the class was noisy
34. 34.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) a nail was on the road (c) the kite flew away (d) the tyre went flat
35. 35.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the cause? (a) she did well in the test (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) Diya studied every day
36. 36.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) I went to bed very late (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) I forgot my water bottle
37. 37.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the effect? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the class was noisy (c) the seeds sprouted (d) nobody heard the bell
38. 38.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) the milk was left out (c) it rained all night (d) the milk went sour
39. 39.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) the milk went sour (c) the milk was left out (d) the cycle skidded
40. 40.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) the show started late (c) the fans stopped (d) there was a traffic jam

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