Cause and Effect Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 13: Cause and effect · Set 996 · 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.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) we were late for school (c) I watered the seeds (d) the bus broke down
2. 2.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the bus broke down (d) the plants got no water
3. 3.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) yes, on Sundays (b) yes, always (c) only in summer (d) no, it just comes first
4. 4.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the cause? (a) the milk was left out (b) a nail was on the road (c) the tyre went flat (d) the milk went sour
5. 5.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) the fans stopped (b) she did well in the test (c) Diya studied every day (d) the power went off
6. 6.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the show started late (c) the cycle skidded (d) the road was slippery
7. 7.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) since (b) as (c) so (d) because
8. 8.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the effect? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the seeds sprouted (c) the bus broke down (d) we were late for school
9. 9.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) floods and wet roads (b) a cold drink (c) sunny skies (d) dry fields
10. 10.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the class was noisy (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) nobody heard the bell
11. 11.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) what happens after (c) a kind of question (d) why something happens
12. 12.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) the team won the match (c) the road was slippery (d) the cycle skidded
13. 13.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the kite flew away (c) the oven was too hot (d) the cake got burnt
14. 14.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the cause? (a) the team won the match (b) the cycle skidded (c) the road was slippery (d) the team practised hard
15. 15.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a guess (b) a reason word (c) what happens as a result (d) why it happens
16. 16.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the effect? (a) the team won the match (b) Diya studied every day (c) she did well in the test (d) the team practised hard
17. 17.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) the milk was left out (c) I went to bed very late (d) the milk went sour
18. 18.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the effect? (a) the cake got burnt (b) nobody heard the bell (c) the oven was too hot (d) the class was noisy
19. 19.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) the floor was wet (c) the crowd cheered (d) I slipped in the hall
20. 20.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) then (b) because (c) so (d) and
21. 21.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the road was slippery (c) the cycle skidded (d) I forgot my water bottle
22. 22.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) I went to bed very late
23. 23.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) we were late for school (c) the sun was very hot (d) the bus broke down
24. 24.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the effect? (a) the shop was crowded (b) it rained all night (c) the ground is wet (d) the shop had a sale
25. 25.🔗 “The washing fell down because the wind was strong.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the wind was strong (c) the washing fell down (d) the street became shady
26. 26.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the effect? (a) I went to bed very late (b) the tyre went flat (c) a nail was on the road (d) I felt sleepy in class
27. 27.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) a nail was on the road (c) the tyre went flat (d) we planted many trees
28. 28.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the effect? (a) the floor was wet (b) I slipped in the hall (c) I went to bed very late (d) I felt sleepy in class
29. 29.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) the washing fell down (c) the floor was wet (d) I slipped in the hall
30. 30.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) it rained all night (b) the street became shady (c) the ground is wet (d) we planted many trees
31. 31.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the cause? (a) the show started late (b) it rained all night (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the ground is wet
32. 32.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) the fans stopped (c) the team practised hard (d) the team won the match
33. 33.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the cause? (a) a nail was on the road (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the tyre went flat (d) the floor was wet
34. 34.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) a nail was on the road (d) I was thirsty at lunch
35. 35.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) the shop was crowded (c) the shop had a sale (d) we planted many trees
36. 36.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) the bus broke down (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the show started late
37. 37.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the effect? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the shop had a sale (c) the shop was crowded (d) the oven was too hot
38. 38.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the street became shady
39. 39.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) swimming causes it (b) no, heat causes both (c) ice cream is cold (d) yes, it does
40. 40.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the effect? (a) we left the gate open (b) the washing fell down (c) the goat got out (d) the wind was strong

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