What happens because of a cause

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

students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

EFFECT:I missed the bus. What is the cause?

I was waiting at the bus stop, so

What are possible causes for not doing your homework?

You left your folder at school.

You are in trouble with your teacher!

You are sitting out of recess doing your missed work.

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

Many firemen came to put out the fire.

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

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.

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.

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.

Cause and Effect in Reading Comprehension

Quiz

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English

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3rd - 5th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RL.2.1

+17

Standards-aligned

Margaret Anderson

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the cause in this sentence?
Because it rained, I got soaked.

it rained

I got soaked

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

CAUSE:
My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

I ate a big breakfast.

I was late for work.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Name the red part of the sentence.
Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.

Cause

Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Consequently means __________

soft or smooth

as a result, effect, or outcome; therefore:

rustling

difficult or impossible to understand

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying for a test?

The student doing very well on the test

The student doing very badly on the test

The student doesn't have to take the test

The teacher smiles

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

CAUSE:
It was very hot, so...What is the effect?

I put my coat on.

I went swimming.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a cause?

The result of something happening

The last thing that happened

Something that causes something else to happen

Something that happens

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

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What is the cause in this sentence?Because it rained, I got soaked.

CAUSE:My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

Name the red part of the sentence.Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.

Consequently means __________

What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying for a test?

CAUSE:It was very hot, so...What is the effect?

What is a cause?

What is an effect?

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

EFFECT:I missed the bus. What is the cause?

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What is the cause in this sentence?
Because it rained, I got soaked.

CAUSE:
My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

Name the red part of the sentence.
Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.

CAUSE:
It was very hot, so...What is the effect?

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