One reason streams become polluted is storm water runoff. When rain or melted snow runs off, it carries trash from sidewalks and streets with it. These pollutants flow into storm sewers or directly into a lake, stream, or river. Then, bacteria from the trash spread to create health hazards. The trash itself can choke and suffocate ducks, fish, turtles, and birds. Used motor oil, paint, and insecticides can poison fish. According to this passage, which of the following is caused by storm water runoff?

Trash chokes ducks, fish, and turtles.

People leave trash on sidewalks and streets.

Choose the answer that shows the cause first and the effect second.

It rained heavily, so they went to the movies instead of the park.

They went to the movies, then it rained heavily.

They packed their lunches, so it began to rain.

They went to the movies, so they packed their lunches.

Suri and Dawson are rock climbing. Suri decides to attempt a new skill she has learned. At first, she is successful, but then she loses her grip and falls. Suddenly, the safety ropes catch her, but she smashes her hand on the rock. What is the effect of Suri's fall?

Suri decides to try a new skill.

One reason streams become polluted is storm water runoff. When rain or melted snow runs off, it carries trash from sidewalks and streets with it. These pollutants flow into storm sewers or directly into a lake, stream, or river. Then, bacteria from the trash spread to create health hazards. The trash itself can choke and suffocate ducks, fish, turtles, and birds. Used motor oil, paint, and insecticides can poison fish. According to this passage, which of the following is caused by storm water runoff?

Trash chokes ducks, fish, and turtles.

People leave trash on sidewalks and streets.

Because Amelia was determined to be a famous actor one day, she auditioned for every school play, signed up for after-school acting classes, and subscribed to a special magazine for actors. What causes Amelia to audition for school plays, sign up for acting classes, and subscribe to an acting magazine?

her determination to be a well-known actor

her dream of being rich one day

her determination to get the lead in the school play

her willingness to try new activities

Cause of Colds The common cold is caused by a virus, which travels through the air into the nose. There are more than 100 types of cold viruses! The most common is the rhinovirus. Which sentence from this passage reflects the main idea?

The common cold is caused by a virus, which travels through the air into the nose.

There are more than 100 types of cold viruses!

The most common is the rhinovirus.

Identify the cause in this sentence? Susan wrote an apology letter because she knows she did something wrong.

because she knows she did something wrong

Which part of the sentence shows the cause? Since the firefighters arrived, we knew there had been a fire taking place.

we knew there had been a fire taking place

What is the effect in this sentence? The gym was open after school hours, for there was a game taking place .

the gym was open after school hours

for there was a game taking place

What is the effect in this sentence? The gym was open after school hours, for there was a game taking place .

the gym was open after school hours

for there was a game taking place

Which clause shows an effect? She could not register for her Italian class, since she did not have the money to pay tuition.

she could not register for her Italian class

since she did not have the money to pay tuition

Cause and Effect

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CCSS

RI.4.3, RI.4.5, RL.4.3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

peanut allergies

students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

yummy

delicious

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What are possible causes for not doing your homework?

You earn a 100% on a test.

You left your folder at school.

You are in trouble with your teacher!

You are sitting out of recess doing your missed work.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Jason and Kate were not alone on the path. They could hear footsteps behind them. "Walk quickly," whispered Jason. "I think somebody is following us."
EFFECT: Jason thought somebody was following him.
What was the CAUSE?

He could hear footsteps.

He saw Kate on the path.

He and Kate were alone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

At one time, policemen rode horses or went on foot. Today, outlaws use fast cars to get away. Many policemen now ride in fast cars or motorcycles. They could not chase a fast car on horseback.
CAUSE: Outlaws use fast cars to get away.
What was the EFFECT?

Policemen chase cars on foot.

Horses are used by most policemen.

Policemen ride in cars or on motorcycles.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Our dog is a hero in our town. One day, little Jimmy Ward did not come home for dinner. Everyone looked for him all over town. Finally, our dog found Jimmy asleep under a tree.
CAUSE: Jimmy did not come home for dinner.
What was the EFFECT?

Everyone looked for him.

Jimmy was a hero in our town.

Our dog was asleep.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the red part of the sentence.
My button was loose, so my grandmother sewed it on tightly.

Cause

Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

There was a huge fire in the woods. What was the effect of this?

We roasted marshmallows.

The firemen watched the fire.

Many firemen came to put out the fire.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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Cause and Effect

31 questions

What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

What are possible causes for not doing your homework?

Jason and Kate were not alone on the path. They could hear footsteps behind them. "Walk quickly," whispered Jason. "I think somebody is following us."
EFFECT: Jason thought somebody was following him.
What was the CAUSE?

At one time, policemen rode horses or went on foot. Today, outlaws use fast cars to get away. Many policemen now ride in fast cars or motorcycles. They could not chase a fast car on horseback.
CAUSE: Outlaws use fast cars to get away.
What was the EFFECT?

Our dog is a hero in our town. One day, little Jimmy Ward did not come home for dinner. Everyone looked for him all over town. Finally, our dog found Jimmy asleep under a tree.
CAUSE: Jimmy did not come home for dinner.
What was the EFFECT?

Name the red part of the sentence.
My button was loose, so my grandmother sewed it on tightly.

There was a huge fire in the woods. What was the effect of this?

Name the red part of the sentence.
Nadia arrive home later than usual and missed her favorite TV show.

Name the red part of the sentence.
Jessica had a stomachache because she ate too many peanut butter cookies.

Find the cause.
We drove to the football game so we saw the Bears.

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What is the effect in this sentence?Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

What are possible causes for not doing your homework?

Jason and Kate were not alone on the path. They could hear footsteps behind them. "Walk quickly," whispered Jason. "I think somebody is following us."EFFECT: Jason thought somebody was following him.What was the CAUSE?

At one time, policemen rode horses or went on foot. Today, outlaws use fast cars to get away. Many policemen now ride in fast cars or motorcycles. They could not chase a fast car on horseback. CAUSE: Outlaws use fast cars to get away.What was the EFFECT?

Our dog is a hero in our town. One day, little Jimmy Ward did not come home for dinner. Everyone looked for him all over town. Finally, our dog found Jimmy asleep under a tree.CAUSE: Jimmy did not come home for dinner.What was the EFFECT?

Name the red part of the sentence.My button was loose, so my grandmother sewed it on tightly.

There was a huge fire in the woods. What was the effect of this?

Name the red part of the sentence.Nadia arrive home later than usual and missed her favorite TV show.

Name the red part of the sentence.Jessica had a stomachache because she ate too many peanut butter cookies.

Find the cause.We drove to the football game so we saw the Bears.

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What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

Jason and Kate were not alone on the path. They could hear footsteps behind them. "Walk quickly," whispered Jason. "I think somebody is following us."
EFFECT: Jason thought somebody was following him.
What was the CAUSE?

At one time, policemen rode horses or went on foot. Today, outlaws use fast cars to get away. Many policemen now ride in fast cars or motorcycles. They could not chase a fast car on horseback.
CAUSE: Outlaws use fast cars to get away.
What was the EFFECT?

Our dog is a hero in our town. One day, little Jimmy Ward did not come home for dinner. Everyone looked for him all over town. Finally, our dog found Jimmy asleep under a tree.
CAUSE: Jimmy did not come home for dinner.
What was the EFFECT?

Name the red part of the sentence.
My button was loose, so my grandmother sewed it on tightly.

Name the red part of the sentence.
Nadia arrive home later than usual and missed her favorite TV show.

Name the red part of the sentence.
Jessica had a stomachache because she ate too many peanut butter cookies.

Find the cause.
We drove to the football game so we saw the Bears.