Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 967 · 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 kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) the plants got no water (b) the kite flew away (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the kite string snapped
2. 2.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a guess (b) why it happens (c) what happens as a result (d) a reason word
3. 3.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) because (b) since (c) so (d) as
4. 4.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the cake got burnt (c) the crowd cheered (d) the oven was too hot
5. 5.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the cause? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the shop was crowded (c) the kite flew away (d) the shop had a sale
6. 6.🐓 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
7. 7.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) the washing fell down (b) the team practised hard (c) the team won the match (d) the wind was strong
8. 8.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the cause? (a) the plants got no water (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the cake got burnt (d) the oven was too hot
9. 9.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) we left the gate open (c) the class was noisy (d) nobody heard the bell
10. 10.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the oven was too hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) the cake got burnt
11. 11.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) we planted many trees (c) the street became shady (d) the ice cream melted
12. 12.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the power went off (c) the shop was crowded (d) the fans stopped
13. 13.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) what happens after (c) a kind of question (d) why something happens
14. 14.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) and (b) then (c) so (d) because
15. 15.🌧️ 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
16. 16.🔗 “I felt sleepy in class because I went to bed very late.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the street became shady (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) I went to bed very late
17. 17.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) the show started late (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) there was a traffic jam
18. 18.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the effect? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the floor was wet (c) the team practised hard (d) the team won the match
19. 19.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) we left the gate open (c) she did well in the test (d) Diya studied every day
20. 20.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) the class was noisy (b) nobody heard the bell (c) Diya studied every day (d) she did well in the test
21. 21.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the effect? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the kite string snapped (c) the kite flew away (d) the tyre went flat
22. 22.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the effect? (a) the leaves turned brown (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the plants got no water (d) I went to bed very late
23. 23.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) we left the gate open (b) the goat got out (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) I forgot my water bottle
24. 24.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
25. 25.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I watered the seeds (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the plants got no water
26. 26.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the effect? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) I went to bed very late (c) the ground is wet (d) it rained all night
27. 27.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the floor was wet (d) the team won the match
28. 28.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I watered the seeds (c) the milk was left out (d) the milk went sour
29. 29.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the kite flew away (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the show started late
30. 30.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) the milk went sour
31. 31.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) the crowd cheered (c) we were late for school (d) the batter hit a six
32. 32.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) the cycle skidded (c) we left the gate open (d) the goat got out
33. 33.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) we planted many trees (d) I forgot my water bottle
34. 34.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) the bus broke down
35. 35.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) the team won the match (b) the team practised hard (c) the street became shady (d) we planted many trees
36. 36.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) we were late for school (c) the bus broke down (d) I watered the seeds
37. 37.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the cause? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) the batter hit a six
38. 38.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) no, heat causes both (b) yes, it does (c) swimming causes it (d) ice cream is cold
39. 39.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the team won the match (c) the batter hit a six (d) the team practised hard
40. 40.🔗 “The dog heard thunder, so the dog hid under a bed.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the dog heard thunder

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