Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 919 · 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 road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the sun was very hot (c) the cycle skidded (d) the road was slippery
2. 2.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) since (b) because (c) as (d) so
3. 3.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) there was a traffic jam (c) it rained all night (d) the show started late
4. 4.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) then (b) so (c) because (d) and
5. 5.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) the milk went sour (c) the milk was left out (d) I was thirsty at lunch
6. 6.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the effect? (a) the plants got no water (b) we left the gate open (c) the goat got out (d) the leaves turned brown
7. 7.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) the batter hit a six (c) the team won the match (d) the crowd cheered
8. 8.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) swimming causes it (b) ice cream is cold (c) no, heat causes both (d) yes, it does
9. 9.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) only in summer (b) yes, on Sundays (c) yes, always (d) no, it just comes first
10. 10.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) the dog heard thunder (c) I watered the seeds (d) the dog hid under a bed
11. 11.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) the sun was very hot (d) the ice cream melted
12. 12.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) the kite string snapped (c) a nail was on the road (d) the kite flew away
13. 13.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the effect? (a) the road was slippery (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) the cycle skidded
14. 14.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) what happens after (c) why something happens (d) a kind of question
15. 15.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the cause? (a) the milk went sour (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the milk was left out
16. 16.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a reason word (b) what happens as a result (c) a guess (d) why it happens
17. 17.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the plants got no water (d) I forgot my water bottle
18. 18.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the cause? (a) I went to bed very late (b) the dog heard thunder (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) the dog hid under a bed
19. 19.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) the floor was wet (b) the fans stopped (c) the power went off (d) I slipped in the hall
20. 20.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) it rained all night (c) the bus broke down (d) the ground is wet
21. 21.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) sunny skies (b) a cold drink (c) dry fields (d) floods and wet roads
22. 22.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the effect? (a) Diya studied every day (b) the team won the match (c) the team practised hard (d) she did well in the test
23. 23.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the effect? (a) the crowd cheered (b) we left the gate open (c) the batter hit a six (d) the goat got out
24. 24.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the plants got no water (d) the leaves turned brown
25. 25.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) I watered the seeds (c) the seeds sprouted (d) the class was noisy
26. 26.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) Diya studied every day (b) the seeds sprouted (c) she did well in the test (d) I watered the seeds
27. 27.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) the milk went sour (c) the street became shady (d) we planted many trees
28. 28.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) it rained all night (b) I went to bed very late (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) the ground is wet
29. 29.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) the floor was wet (c) the team won the match (d) I slipped in the hall
30. 30.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the effect? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the batter hit a six (c) the crowd cheered (d) the cake got burnt
31. 31.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the cause? (a) the ground is wet (b) it rained all night (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the plants got no water
32. 32.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) the floor was wet (c) the ground is wet (d) I slipped in the hall
33. 33.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the cause? (a) the sun was very hot (b) we left the gate open (c) the ice cream melted (d) the goat got out
34. 34.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the cake got burnt
35. 35.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) the milk went sour (c) the milk was left out (d) we planted many trees
36. 36.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the effect? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the shop was crowded (c) the show started late (d) there was a traffic jam
37. 37.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) the kite flew away (c) the milk went sour (d) the kite string snapped
38. 38.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the street became shady (c) the crowd cheered (d) we planted many trees
39. 39.🔗 “I watered the seeds, so the seeds sprouted.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) we planted many trees (c) I watered the seeds (d) the seeds sprouted
40. 40.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) the ground is wet (c) the road was slippery (d) the cycle skidded

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