Carl the Complainer Cause and Effect

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

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

• I was waiting at the bus stop, so

Mom put her cell phone on the stack of towels by the pool. Later, Carl got out of the pool and reached for a towel. He did not see the cell phone and it went flying into the water when he grabbed the towel on top of the stack. He jumped in after it, but the cell phone was ruined.

What caused mom's phone to fall into the pool?

• Carl grabbed the towel that the cell phone was on.

• The phone got ruined by the water.

• Mom put her cell phone on the stack of towels.

• Carl jumped in the pool to get the phone.

Which sets of key words are used to show cause and effect relationships?

• because, and, since, so

• answer, question, problem, solved

• first, next, then, last

• different, the same, both

What is the main cause of Carl's complaints in the story 'Carl the Complainer'?

• A) He enjoys complaining.

• B) He wants to solve problems.

• C) He is unhappy with his surroundings.

• D) He is encouraged by his friends.

Which word best describes Carl's attitude in 'Carl the Complainer'?

• A) Optimistic

• B) Pessimistic

• C) Indifferent

• D) Enthusiastic

In 'Carl the Complainer', what effect does Carl's complaining have on his friends?

• A) They start complaining too.

• B) They ignore him.

• C) They try to help him.

• D) They get annoyed.

What is the primary theme of 'Carl the Complainer'?

• A) Friendship

• B) Problem-solving

• C) The impact of negativity

• D) Adventure

Which sentence from 'Carl the Complainer' shows a cause and effect relationship?

• A) Carl woke up early.

• B) Carl complained, so his friends left.

• C) Carl liked ice cream.

• D) Carl went to the park.

What lesson does Carl learn by the end of 'Carl the Complainer'?

• A) Complaining solves problems.

• B) Positivity can lead to better outcomes.

• C) Friends are not important.

• D) Always speak your mind.

How does the author of 'Carl the Complainer' use dialogue to show Carl's character?

• A) By showing Carl's thoughts.

• B) By describing Carl's actions.

• C) By using Carl's words to show his complaints.

• D) By narrating Carl's dreams.