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Cause/Effect Keywords

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In every cause/effect situation (not sentence), what comes first?

a)

the cause

b)

the effect

c)

neither

2.

Which word tells us why something happens?

a)

cause

b)

effect

3.

Which word tells us what happens afterwards (the result)?

a)

cause

b)

effect

4.

Which word best matches reason?

a)

cause

b)

effect

5.

Which word best matches result?

a)

cause

b)

effect

6.

What would be a cause for this situation?

a)

The man is sick.

b)

The man is hungry.

c)

The man is rich.

7.

What would be a cause for this situation?

a)

The weather is nice outside.

b)

She learns a lot.

c)

She doesn't like school.

8.

What would be an effect for this situation?

a)

He just bought dinner.

b)

He isn't responsible.

c)

He can't go to the movies.

9.

What would be an effect for this situation?

a)

The soup was too hot.

b)

She has to clean it up.

c)

She got angry.

10.

Choose the best keyword:

Wanting to be independent _____________ why Jose wants to own his own business.

a)

because of/due to

b)

since/because

c)

therefore/as a result

d)

explains

e)

causes

11.

Choose the best keyword:

I need to charge my Chromebook ___________ it is dead.

a)

because of/due to

b)

since/because

c)

therefore/as a result

d)

explains

e)

causes

12.

Choose the best keyword:

Lifting many heavy objects ______________ you to have pain in your back.

a)

because of/due to

b)

since/because

c)

therefore/as a result

d)

explains

e)

causes

13.

Choose the best keyword:

The fire stopped burning ______________ the cold temperature outside.

a)

because of/due to

b)

since/because

c)

therefore/as a result

d)

explains

e)

causes

14.

Choose the best keyword:

The car accident happened _______________ texting.

a)

because of/due to

b)

since/because

c)

therefore/as a result

d)

explains

e)

causes

15.

Choose the best keyword:

Understanding diversity ________________ people to be more comfortable.

a)

because of/due to

b)

since/because

c)

therefore/as a result

d)

explains

e)

causes

16.

Choose the best keyword:

Milo is sleeping like a baby. _______________, I need to work quietly.

a)

because of/due to

b)

since/because

c)

therefore/as a result

d)

explains

e)

causes

17.

Choose the best keyword:

Calling parents at home is ____________ teachers wanting their students to do well.

a)

because of/due to

b)

since/because

c)

therefore/as a result

d)

explains

e)

causes

18.

Choose the best keyword:

Flying in an airplane _____________ Myo to be excited.

a)

because of/due to

b)

since/because

c)

therefore/as a result

d)

explains

e)

causes

19.

Choose the best keyword:

No rain ________________ why the grass is dead.

a)

because of/due to

b)

since/because

c)

therefore/as a result

d)

explains

e)

causes

20.

Choose the best keyword:

I go to class ______________ I want to learn more.

a)

because of/due to

b)

since/because

c)

therefore/as a result

d)

explains

e)

causes

21.

What is Mrs. Gz's middle name?

a)

Marie

b)

Anne

c)

Elizabeth

d)

Greta