Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 974 · 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.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) since (b) as (c) because (d) so
2. 2.➡️ What is an effect? (a) what happens as a result (b) a reason word (c) why it happens (d) a guess
3. 3.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) she did well in the test (b) the fans stopped (c) the power went off (d) Diya studied every day
4. 4.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a kind of question (b) a fact (c) what happens after (d) why something happens
5. 5.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the effect? (a) the bus broke down (b) we were late for school (c) the seeds sprouted (d) I watered the seeds
6. 6.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the bus broke down (c) it rained all night (d) the ground is wet
7. 7.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) the floor was wet (b) the tyre went flat (c) a nail was on the road (d) I slipped in the hall
8. 8.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) and (b) then (c) because (d) so
9. 9.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the effect? (a) the fans stopped (b) the power went off (c) the crowd cheered (d) the batter hit a six
10. 10.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the cause? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the shop was crowded (c) a nail was on the road (d) the tyre went flat
11. 11.🔗 “The cake got burnt because the oven was too hot.” What is the cause? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the oven was too hot (c) the cake got burnt (d) the tyre went flat
12. 12.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the cause? (a) we left the gate open (b) the goat got out (c) the kite string snapped (d) the kite flew away
13. 13.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the effect? (a) the road was slippery (b) the milk was left out (c) the cycle skidded (d) the milk went sour
14. 14.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) the milk went sour (b) we planted many trees (c) the street became shady (d) the milk was left out
15. 15.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the sun was very hot (c) the oven was too hot (d) the ice cream melted
16. 16.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) ice cream is cold (b) yes, it does (c) swimming causes it (d) no, heat causes both
17. 17.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) she did well in the test (c) Diya studied every day (d) I forgot my water bottle
18. 18.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the effect? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the street became shady (c) the class was noisy (d) we planted many trees
19. 19.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the bus broke down (c) the ice cream melted (d) the sun was very hot
20. 20.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the cause? (a) the team won the match (b) the crowd cheered (c) the team practised hard (d) the batter hit a six
21. 21.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the bus broke down
22. 22.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) no, it just comes first (b) only in summer (c) yes, on Sundays (d) yes, always
23. 23.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” 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
24. 24.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) the power went off
25. 25.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the cause? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the shop had a sale (c) a nail was on the road (d) the tyre went flat
26. 26.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) the road was slippery (c) the washing fell down (d) the cycle skidded
27. 27.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the effect? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the tyre went flat (c) the sun was very hot (d) a nail was on the road
28. 28.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the effect? (a) the floor was wet (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the shop was crowded (d) the shop had a sale
29. 29.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the cause? (a) the team won the match (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the team practised hard
30. 30.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the cause? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the washing fell down (c) the wind was strong (d) the road was slippery
31. 31.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) the cycle skidded (b) she did well in the test (c) the road was slippery (d) Diya studied every day
32. 32.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the effect? (a) the washing fell down (b) she did well in the test (c) the wind was strong (d) Diya studied every day
33. 33.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the effect? (a) the plants got no water (b) the leaves turned brown (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) I was thirsty at lunch
34. 34.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the plants got no water (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the dog heard thunder
35. 35.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) we left the gate open (c) the floor was wet (d) I slipped in the hall
36. 36.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the goat got out (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) we left the gate open
37. 37.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the effect? (a) the road was slippery (b) the washing fell down (c) the cycle skidded (d) the wind was strong
38. 38.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the cause? (a) the milk was left out (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the milk went sour (d) the show started late
39. 39.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) dry fields (b) floods and wet roads (c) sunny skies (d) a cold drink
40. 40.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) it rained all night (c) the ground is wet (d) I forgot my water bottle

Free critical thinking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/critical-thinking-for-kids