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WorksheetsCause and Effect
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
CAUSE:
My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...
I ate a big breakfast.
I was late for work.
What is the cause in this sentence?
Because it rained, I got soaked.
it rained
I got soaked
What is the cause in this sentence?
Since I got straight A's, my parents took me out to dinner.
My parents took me out to dinner
I got straight A's
What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.
peanut allergies
students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods
What is a cause?
The result of something happening
The last thing that happened
Something that causes something else to happen
Something that happens
What is an effect?
Something that causes something else
What happens because of a cause
The first thing that happens
Something that happens
Which happens first: cause or effect?
Cause
Effect
Cause: My brother added lots of sugar to his drink.
Effect:
It was too sour to drink.
It was too sweet to drink.
He broke the cup.
He had to clean the dishes.
Cause:
Effect: I got in trouble.
I gave my mom a rose I picked.
I did my homework after school.
I cleaned my room.
I lied to my mom.
Cause:
Effect: The plant died.
The plant did not get enough water.
The girl took care of the plant.
The plant got plenty of sun.
The plant was pretty.
Cause: My dad picked corn from the garden.
Effect:
We had dinner at a restaurant.
We had some corn with dinner.
I finished my homework before dinner.
I had to clean the dishes after lunch.
Cause: Jill left a glass of water outside when it was very cold.
Effect:
The glass turned blue.
It turned into orange juice.
The water was poured out.
The water froze.
Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.
Forest fires sometimes begin through natural events. Very little rainfall and dry forests are ideal situations for fires to start. All it takes is a lightning strike, sparking a fire that can destroy the entire forest. Often, forest fires are so large that firefighters can't stop them, and these fires sometimes threaten homes and businesses. Then, people are forced to flee the fire and hope that their property isn't destroyed.
Based on this passage, what is the initial cause of some forest fires?
a lightening strike
little rainfal
campfires
dry forests
Suri and Dawson are rock climbing. Suri decides to attempt a new skill she has learned. At first, she is successful, but then she loses her grip and falls. Suddenly, the safety ropes catch her, but she smashes her hand on the rock.
What is the effect of Suri's fall?
Suri decides to try a new skill.
Suri smashes her hand.
At first, she is successful.
Suri is rock climbing.
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?
Swimming pools fill up.
Snow melts and runs off.
Trash chokes ducks, fish, and turtles.
People leave trash on sidewalks and streets.
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
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?
