Cause and Effect

Select the cause. Kelly studied her spelling words and she got an A on the test.

• Kelly studied her spelling words.

• She got an A on her test.

Select the effect. Gina couldn't find the cookies because Papa hid them in the cupboard.

• Gina couldn't find them.

• Papa hid the cookies in the cupboard.

Select the cause. Erin's car had a flat tire, so she called a tow truck.

• She called a tow truck.

• Erin's car had a flat tire.

Select the cause. Keegan was hungry because he skipped lunch.

• Keegan skipped lunch.

• He was hungry.

Cause is the _________ why something happens.

• reason

• result

Effect is the ____________ of what happened.

• reason

• result

Select the effect. Tim forgot his math book, so he was unable to complete his homework.

• Tim forgot his math book.

• He was unable to complete his homework.

Find the effect. Baby Lisa began to cry.

• She won her soccer game.

• Mom gave her a bottle.

Select the cause. He fell and scraped his knee.

• The boy tripped on a rock.

• The boy was sitting on a chair.

Cause and effect means the same thing.

• True

• False