WorksheetsCause and Effect
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the cause in this sentence?
Because it rained, I got soaked.
a)
it rained
b)
I got soaked
2.
What would be the most likely CAUSE of someone laughing?
a)
eating ice cream
b)
someone telling a joke
c)
drinking water
d)
sorting laundry
3.
What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying for a test?
a)
The student doing very well on the test
b)
The student doing very badly on the test
c)
The student doesn't have to take the test
d)
The teacher smiles
4.
At a basketball game the crowd cheers after the home team scores a basket. The cheering is the _____ of the team scoring.
a)
CAUSE
b)
EFFECT
5.
If you spill your milk, what is a possible EFFECT of that action?
a)
You have to clean it up
b)
You leave school early
c)
You tripped
d)
The milk is in the cooler
6.
Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm. His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
He was trapped for three hours.
b)
His mother found him at sundown.
c)
He was visiting the farm.
7.
Jessica wanted to be a dancer. She knew that dancers must work every day. She took dance lessons every Tuesday. She practiced a few hours each day.
EFFECT: Jessica practiced every day.
What was the CAUSE?
a)
She worked hard on Tuesdays.
b)
She took lessons every day.
c)
She wanted to be a dancer.
8.
Mark went on a fishing trip with his father. His father caught three fish. Mark caught two fish. Mark's fish were so little that he had to throw them back.
CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small
What was the EFFECT?
a)
He went fishing with his father.
b)
His father's fish were very little.
c)
He had to throw them back.
9.
It is a good idea to lock your door at night. Mr. Griswold forgot to lock his door last Monday. When he returned home, he found that his new T.V. set had been stolen.
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen.
What was the CAUSE?
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen.
What was the CAUSE?
a)
He went to a show every Monday.
b)
He forgot to lock his door.
c)
It was very late.
10.
The clown did a trick on his bicycle. He went very fast and stood up on his seat. I am a good bike riders, but not that good. When I tried the trick, I fell off my bike.
CAUSE: I tried to do a bicycle trick.
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: I tried to do a bicycle trick.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
I am a good bike rider.
b)
I fell off my bike.
c)
The clown went very fast.
11.
Michael did not want to go to the dentist. He was afraid that Dr. Yurman would hurt him. He cried all the way to the office. But after all that, it didn't hurt at all.
EFFECT: Michael cried all the way to the office.
What was the CAUSE?
EFFECT: Michael cried all the way to the office.
What was the CAUSE?
a)
He wanted to see Dr. Yurman.
b)
The dentist didn't hurt him at all.
c)
He was afraid of the dentist.
12.
What are possible causes for not doing your homework?
a)
You earn a 100% on a test.
b)
You left your folder at school.
c)
You are in trouble with your teacher!
d)
You are sitting out of recess doing your missed work.
13.
Peter walked quickly down the dark street. It was very quiet. Suddenly, a dog howled. Peter walked even faster after that.
CAUSE: A dog howled.
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: A dog howled.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
Peter went inside.
b)
Everything was quiet.
c)
Peter walked even faster.
14.
Jason and Kate were not alone on the path. They could hear footsteps behind them. "Walk quickly," whispered Jason. "I think somebody is following us."
EFFECT: Jason thought somebody was following him.
What was the CAUSE?
EFFECT: Jason thought somebody was following him.
What was the CAUSE?
a)
He could hear footsteps.
b)
He saw Kate on the path.
c)
He and Kate were alone.
15.
At one time, policemen rode horses or went on foot. Today, outlaws use fast cars to get away. Many policemen now ride in fast cars or motorcycles. They could not chase a fast car on horseback.
CAUSE: Outlaws use fast cars to get away.
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: Outlaws use fast cars to get away.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
Policemen chase cars on foot.
b)
Horses are used by most policemen.
c)
Policemen ride in cars or on motorcycles.
16.
Our dog is a hero in our town. One day, little Jimmy Ward did not come home for dinner. Everyone looked for him all over town. Finally, our dog found Jimmy asleep under a tree.
CAUSE: Jimmy did not come home for dinner.
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: Jimmy did not come home for dinner.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
Everyone looked for him.
b)
Jimmy was a hero in our town.
c)
Our dog was asleep.
17.
Name the red part of the sentence.
Jessica had a stomachache because she ate too many peanut butter cookies.
Jessica had a stomachache because she ate too many peanut butter cookies.
a)
Cause
b)
Effect
18.
Name the red part of the sentence.
Nadia arrive home later than usual and missed her favorite TV show.
Nadia arrive home later than usual and missed her favorite TV show.
a)
Cause
b)
Effect
19.
Name the red part of the sentence.
My button was loose, so my grandmother sewed it on tightly.
My button was loose, so my grandmother sewed it on tightly.
a)
Cause
b)
Effect
20.
There was a huge fire in the woods. What was the effect of this?
a)
We roasted marshmallows.
b)
The firemen watched the fire.
c)
Many firemen came to put out the fire.
21.
Tim forgot his math book, so he was unable to complete his homework.
What is the cause?
What is the cause?
a)
Tim forgot his math book
b)
so he was unable to complete his homework
22.
Keegan was hungry because he skipped lunch.
What is the effect?
What is the effect?
a)
Keegan was hungry
b)
because he skipped lunch
23.
Erin's car had a flat tire, so she called a tow truck.
What is the cause?
What is the cause?
a)
Erin's car had a flat tire
b)
so she called a tow truck
24.
Gina couldn't find the cookies because Papa hid them in the cupboard.
What is the effect?
What is the effect?
a)
Gina couldn't find the cookies
b)
Papa hid them in the cupboard
25.
Kelly studied her spelling words and she got an A on the test.
What is the effect?
What is the effect?
a)
Kelly studied her spelling words
b)
she got an A on the test
26.
We turned up the heat since it was getting cold.
We turned up the heat is the...
We turned up the heat is the...
a)
cause
b)
effect
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