Cause and Effect

Nina overslept this morning. When she arrived at school, she remembered that she had forgotten her reading book on her desk at home.

What is the cause?

• Nina was tired.

• Nina overslept this morning.

• Nina forgot her book at school.

• Nina forgot her book on her desk.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Michael and Jorge were at the bus stop very early. After about an hour, the bus did not come. They wondered where all the other kids were that morning. Soon they decided to return home.

What was the most likely cause that the bus never arrived?

• Michael and Jorge had the measles.

• All the other kids were sick.

• Michael and Jorge had forgotten that it was a holiday.

• The bus broke down.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Steven cut his finger.

Select the most likely CAUSE for the following EFFECT:

• Outside Steven walked around.

• In the house Steven ate pizza.

• Yesterday Steven ran.

• Steven picked up broken glass.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Mark lost his key.

Select best possible effect for this cause:

• He will be home late.

• He will not be able to unlock the door.

• He will buy a snack.

• He will get a haircut.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Tammy was in her backyard climbing a tree. She climbed to the middle part of the tree and accidentally hit a bees' nest. Before she knew what had happened, bees were swarming all around and over her. Tammy let out a yell.

What do you think was the effect of Tammy hitting the nest?

• Bees stung her.

• The nest fell.

• Some of the bees died.

• The bees made honey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Peyton went to the mall with her mom. When they got to the counter to pay for their clothes they realized they lost their money. What could be an effect?

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3