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CAUSE EFFECT

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Cause: My brother added lots of sugar to his drink.
a)
It was too sour to drink.
b)
It was too sweet to drink.
c)
He broke the cup.
d)
He had to clean the dishes.
2.
Effect: I got in trouble.
a)
I gave my mom a rose I picked.
b)
I did my homework after school.
c)
I cleaned my room.
d)
I lied to mom.
3.
Effect: The plant died.
a)
The plant did not get enough water.
b)
The girl took care of the plant.
c)
The plant got plenty of sun.
d)
The plant was pretty.
4.
Cause: My dad picked corn from the garden.
a)
We had dinner at a restaurant.
b)
We had some corn with dinner.
c)
I finished my homework before dinner.
d)
I had to clean the dishes after lunch.
5.
Cause: Jill left a glass of water outside when it was very cold.
a)
The glass turned blue.
b)
It turned into orange juice.
c)
The water was poured out.
d)
The water froze.
6.
Cause: Today is Alanna's birthday.
a)
She got into trouble.
b)
She did not get any presents.
c)
She got birthday cake.
d)
She scraped her leg.
7.
Effect: I did not understand what we were doing.
a)
I was not paying attention.
b)
I did all my homework.
c)
I ate an apple.
d)
I got a 100 on the test.
8.
Cause:  It is a windy day.
What is a possible effect?
a)
The dog began to bark.
b)
David flew his kite.
c)
She played in the sand.
d)
We used an umbrella.
9.
Cause: We are out of milk.
a)
My dog ran away.
b)
We missed the bus.
c)
We could not have cereal for breakfast.
d)
We had sandwiches for lunch.
10.
Cause: The dishes were dirty.
What is a possible effect?
a)
Mom put them on the table.
b)
They broke.
c)
Mom put them in the dish washer.
d)
I put them in the trash can.
11.
Keegan was hungry because he skipped lunch.
What is the effect?
a)
Keegan was hungry
b)
because he skipped lunch
12.
Erin's car had a flat tire, so she called a tow truck.
What is the cause?
a)
Erin's car had a flat tire
b)
so she called a tow truck
13.
What's the effect ?
 Paul overslept. 
a)
He was late for school.
b)
He was very hungry.
c)
His dog kept barking.
d)
His parents bought a new car.
14.
When I woke up, I found that a beautiful, cold blanket of white covered my yard.
What was the cause?
a)
It rained last night!
b)
A giant chef sneezed flour over my neighborhood!
c)
It must have snowed while I slept.
d)
The trees were frosty white too.
15.
Tim forgot his math book so he wasn't able to complete his homework.
What is the effect?
a)
Tim forgot his math book.
b)
Tim wasn't able to complete his homework.
c)
Time left his book at school.
d)
Tim wasn't paying attention to his teacher
16.

I love living in Australia ... the weather.

a)

as a result

b)

to

c)

thanks

d)

because

e)

because of

17.

Keith lost her job due ... cutbacks in the department.

a)

as a result

b)

to

c)

thanks

d)

because

e)

because of

18.

He didn’t pass for the exam. ..., he failed the course.

a)

As a result

b)

To

c)

Thanks

d)

Because

e)

Because of

19.

She can’t go to his uncle’s house ... she is so busy.

a)

as a result

b)

to

c)

thanks

d)

because

e)

because of

20.

... to Zaskia and Shireen’s singing performance, all the audiences were happy.

a)

As a result

b)

To

c)

Thanks

d)

Because

e)

Because of

21.

Since his father had passed away, he went abroad.


The underline word above is ...

a)

cause

b)

effect

c)

conjunction

22.

He fought the mighty dragon for the princess.


The underline sentence above is ...

a)

cause

b)

effect

c)

conjunction

23.

It was raining, therefore, I bring an umbrella.


The underline word above is ...

a)

cause

b)

effect

c)

conjunction

24.

The man was arrested by police because of his bad behavior.


The underline sentence above is ...

a)

cause

b)

effect

c)

conjunction

25.

Complete the sentence below.


As he ignored his health, ...

a)

he will be happy

b)

he will be sick

c)

he will meet me

d)

he will go to school

e)

he will be sad

26.

Complete the sentence below.


I have a stomachache ...

a)

so I get an umbrella

b)

therefore I go to market

c)

as a result I make a report

d)

because I eat too much food

e)

because of my hard work

27.

Complete the sentence below.


My uncle got an accident ...

a)

so he's hospitalized

b)

because he's hospitalized

c)

as a result he felt very excited

d)

therefore he will buy a new car

e)

then his family gives him a gift

28.

Complete the sentence below.


Since he's gone with his new friend, ...

a)

I buy some books for him

b)

He studies abroad

c)

We will go together

d)

They go together

e)

I feel so lonely

29.

Complete the sentence below.


... because of her reckless.

a)

Nagita bought some expensive clothes

b)

Nagita went to London

c)

Nagita lost her money

d)

Nagita sent her money

e)

Nagita enjoyed the scenery

30.

CAUSE:

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

a)

I ate a big breakfast.

b)

I was late for work.