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SESS 1 ELA Final

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

Carl grabbed the towel that the cell phone was on.

b)

The phone got ruined by the water.

c)

Mom put her cell phone on the stack of towels.

d)

Carl jumped in the pool to get the phone.

2.

Tony made himself a bowl of cereal and milk. He took his first bite, made an awful face, and hurried to the sink to spit it out! Then he took the carton of milk out of the fridge, opened the top and took a sniff. The milk had turned sour!


What was the effect of Tony spitting out his cereal and milk?

a)

He went to the fridge to check the milk carton.

b)

The milk tasted awful.

c)

Tony made himself a bowl of cereal and milk.

d)

The milk turned sour!

3.

Hannah was giving her dog Fluffy a bath. Fluffy hated baths! Hannah had just finished lathering Fluffy up with shampoo when fluffy jumped out of the tub! She ran all other the house getting water and suds everywhere!


What caused Fluffy to jump out of the tub?

a)

She hated baths.

b)

She got too cold.

c)

She got water and soap suds all over the house.

d)

She wanted to play fetch instead.

4.

Sanai was the best player on her soccer team. She always seemed to score at least one goal per game, sometimes even two or three! Yesterday, Sanai did not come to the game. She was sick in bed with the flu. Her team did not score any goals and lost the game.


What was the effect of Sanai missing the game?

a)

Her team lost the game.

b)

She got the flu and was sick in bed.

c)

She always scored at least one goal per game.

d)

Her team won the game.

5.

Rico and Jermaine were playing football in the backyard. Sasha's mom asked her to call them inside to clean their rooms. Sasha went outside just as Jermaine threw the football. The football hit Sasha right in the nose! Sasha's nose started to swell and turn red.


What caused Sasha to get hit by the football?

a)

She went outside just as Jermaine threw the football.

b)

Her nose turned red and started to swell.

c)

Her mom asking her to call her brothers inside.

d)

Rico and Jermaine were playing football outside.

6.

Destiny was the youngest child in a big family. One day, Destiny started tattling on her brothers and sisters. They got tired of always getting in trouble and decided to stop playing with her. Destiny was sad and lonely for a while, but she learned an important lesson about tattling.


What was the effect of Destiny's brothers and sisters not playing with her?

a)

She was sad and lonely for a while, but she learned an important lesson about tattling.

b)

She was always tattling on her brothers and sisters.

c)

Her brothers and sisters stopped playing with her.

d)

Her brothers and sisters got in more trouble.

7.

When Hector woke up, the first thing he did was look out of the window. The sun was shining brightly. Yesterday's snow was melting fast. There was no more snow on the trees and the streets were clear, too. "No more snow days for you," said his mom. "Time to get ready for school!"


What caused the snow to melt?

a)

The sun was shinning brightly and melted the snow.

b)

There was no more snow on the trees and streets.

c)

Hector had a snow day from school.

d)

Hector had to go back to school.

8.

Kyle really struggled in math, but he wanted to do well on his upcoming test. He asked his older sister, Amaya, to help him study. Each day after school, Amaya worked with Kyle. By the day of the test, Kyle was doing much better. He took the test and got a B+!


What was the effect of Amaya helping Kyle?

a)

Kyle got a B+ on his math test.

b)

Kyle asked Amaya for help.

c)

He struggled with math.

d)

Kyle was worried about the math test.

9.

It was autumn and all of the trees in the yard were losing their leaves. Dad raked all of the leaves into a giant pile. While he was inside eating lunch, Andre jumped into the pile and scattered the leaves everywhere. When dad cam back outside, he handed the rake to Andre.


What caused the leaves to scatter everywhere?

a)

Andre jumped into the pile of leaves.

b)

A strong wind came and blew them around the yard.

c)

Autumn made the leaves fall.

d)

Andre had to help rake the leaves.

10.

Mila's family decided to have a garage sale. Mila collected all of her old games and toys to sell at the sale. A lot of people came to the sale and Mila sold almost everything. She spent the money she made on a set of books she had been wanting to read for a long time.


What was the effect of Mila selling her old games and toys at the garage sale?

a)

Mila was able to buy a set of books she had been wanting.

b)

Mila's family had a garage sale.

c)

A lot of people came to the sale.

d)

Mila was able to donate the money to her local library.

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27.

The dishes are dirty. What happens next?

a)

Mom put them on the table.

b)

Mom breaks them.

c)

Mom puts them in the dish washer.

d)

Mom puts them in the trash can.

28.

My stomach hurts, because:

a)

I ate something that disagreed with me.

b)

I am nervous.

c)

I forgot to eat breakfast.

d)

I eat a healthy diet.

29.

Which happens first: cause or effect?

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

30.

CAUSE:

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

a)

I ate a big breakfast.

b)

I was late for work.

31.

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)

a lightening strike

b)

little rainfal

c)

campfires

d)

dry forests

32.

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?

a)

Suri decides to try a new skill.

b)

Suri smashes her hand.

c)

At first, she is successful.

d)

Suri is rock climbing.

33.

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?

a)

Swimming pools fill up.

b)

Snow melts and runs off.

c)

Trash chokes ducks, fish, and turtles.

d)

People leave trash on sidewalks and streets.

34.

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?

a)

her determination to be a well-known actor

b)

her dream of being rich one day

c)

her determination to get the lead in the school play

d)

her willingness to try new activities

35.

CAUSE: It was very cold outside, so... What is the effect?

a)

I wore my flipflops.

b)

I wore a warm coat.

36.

EFFECT: My stomach really hurts... What is the cause?

a)

because I ate too much Halloween candy.

b)

because I cut my hair.

37.

CAUSE:

The baby was crying, because...What is the effect?

a)

she was asleep.

b)

she was hungry.

38.

EFFECT:

I called a friend to come get me because...What is the cause?

a)

I was lazy.

b)

my car would not start.

39.

CAUSE:

It was very hot, so...What is the effect?

a)

I put my coat on.

b)

I went swimming.

40.
Which of these statements was an effect that lead to the fall of Ancient Rome? 
a)
Many rulers created allies with other countries, which native people did not like. 
b)
Citizenship was not granted to many people, so the territory really did not have a opportunity to grow population wise. 
c)
Ancient Rome would go on to conquer so much territory to the point where rulers were not able to manage all of the culture, people, and outsiders. 
d)
The Union and the Confederacy decided to be friends by signing a peace treaty that lead to a lifetime of peace and happiness. 
41.

Read the following and then choose the cause.

Maria overslept this morning. When she arrived at school, she remembered that she had forgotten her computer on her desk at home.

a)

Maria was tired.

b)

Maria overslept this morning.

c)

Maria forgot her computer at school.

d)

Maria forgot her computer on her desk.

42.

John went to the supermarket because he needed food. Which is the cause?

a)

He was tired

b)

He needed food

c)

He needed books

43.

What could be a possible cause to this happening?

a)

Because the phone fell in a bucket of water.

b)

Since the phone was protected in a phone case.

c)

Because someone dropped the phone on a sidewalk.

d)

Therefore someone needs a new phone.

e)

Because someone hid the phone in the proper place.

44.

___________________ is why something happened.

a)

cause

b)

effect

45.

Emma and Jorge were at the bus stop very early. After about an hour, the bus did not come. They wondered where all the other kids were that morning. Soon they decided to return home. What was the most likely cause that the bus never arrived?

a)

Emma and Jorge had the measles.

b)

All the other kids were sick.

c)

Emma and Jorge had forgotten that it was a holiday.

d)

The bus broke down.

46.

Select the most likely CAUSE for the following EFFECT:

Steven cut his finger.

a)

Outside Steven walked around.

b)

In the house Steven ate pizza.

c)

Yesterday Steven ran.

d)

Steven picked up broken glass.

47.

Select best possible effect for this cause:

Mark lost his key.

a)

He will be home late.

b)

He will not be able to unlock the door.

c)

He will buy a snack

d)

He will get a haircut.

48.

Tammy was in her backyard climbing a tree. She climbed to the middle part of the tree and accidentally hit a bees' nest. Before she knew what had happened, bees were swarming all around and over her. Tammy let out a yell. What do you think was the effect of Tammy hitting the nest?

a)

Bees stung her.

b)

Tammy fell out of the tree.

c)

Some of the bees died.

d)

The bees made honey.

49.

The _____________________ is the what happened.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

50.

Which group of words are signal words for cause and effect?

a)

first, last, then, finally

b)

above, below, under, next

c)

last, finally, and then, once

d)

since, so, because, due to the fact

51.

The CAUSE happens AFTER the EFFECT.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Frank Jones loves going fishing. One Saturday afternoon, he went fishing and caught a humongous fish. However, the fish got away because Frank hadn't tied the string tight enough and it broke.

What was the cause of the fish getting away?

a)

The string wasn't tight enough and it broke

b)

The hook broke.

c)

The fish got away.

d)

Frank had the worst day of his life.

53.

The tree fell down.

Is it a cause or an effect?

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

54.

I am playing in the mud.

Is it a cause or an effect?

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

55.

The balloon popped.

Is it a cause or an effect?

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

56.

He wanted to leave early.......he was not enjoying the party.

a)

due to

b)

because of

c)

thanks to

d)

as

e)

All of the above

57.

.......I was tired, I went to bed early.

a)

So

b)

As

c)

Because of

d)

Due to

e)

None

58.

Kate took her medicine because she was feeling sick. Which is the effect?

a)

She was feeling sick

b)

She was eating a lot

c)

She took her medicine

59.

Rick was very quiet because the baby was sleeping. Write down the cause:

(a)  

60.

Vicky got a music stereo because she wanted to listen pop music. Which is the effect?

a)

She got a music stereo

b)

She wanted to listen pop music

c)

She got new headphones

61.

Paul raised his hand because he had a question. Write down the effect:

(a)  

62.

I prepared for my test, so I got a good grade. Which is the cause?

a)

I got a good grade

b)

I prepared for my test

c)

I prepared all my materials

63.

They worked out before the game because they wanted to win. Which is the effect?

a)

They worked out before the game

b)

They wanted to win

c)

They played basket

64.

My dad forgot his sweater, so he was cold. Which is the cause?

a)

He forgot his sweater

b)

He was cold

c)

He had his sweater

65.

Amanda was tired because she was working all day. Which is the effect?

a)

She was working all day.

b)

Amanda was tired.

c)

She was sick.

66.

A heavy rain flooded the town. Write down the cause:

(a)  

67.

CAUSE:

It was very hot, so...What is the effect?

a)

I put my coat on.

b)

I went swimming.

68.
Choose the answer that shows the cause first and the effect second.
a)
They went to the movies, then it rained heavily.
b)
It rained heavily, so they went to the movies instead of the park.
c)
They packed their lunches, so it began to rain.
d)
They went to the movies, so they packed their lunches.
69.

Cause of Colds

The common cold is caused by a virus, which travels through the air into the nose. There are more than 100 types of cold viruses! The most common is the rhinovirus.


Which sentence from this passage reflects the main idea?

a)

The common cold is caused by a virus, which travels through the air into the nose.

b)

There are more than 100 types of cold viruses!

c)

The most common is the rhinovirus.

d)

Everyone gets colds.

70.
Lesson: Cause and Effect
a)
Cause
b)
Effect
71.
Why are flowers colorful?
a)
To be pretty.
b)
To confuse animals
c)
To attract animals
d)
To save water
72.

What is the effect about the picture?

a)

The people drive motorcycle

b)

The flood everywhere

73.

Mila's family decided to have a garage sale. Mila collected all of her old games and toys to sell at the sale. A lot of people came to the sale and Mila sold almost everything. She spent the money she made on a set of books she had been wanting to read for a long time.


What was the effect of Mila selling her old games and toys at the garage sale?

a)

Mila was able to buy a set of books she had been wanting.

b)

Mila's family had a garage sale.

c)

A lot of people came to the sale.

d)

Mila was able to donate the money to her local library.

74.

It was autumn and all of the trees in the yard were losing their leaves. Dad raked all of the leaves into a giant pile. While he was inside eating lunch, Andre jumped into the pile and scattered the leaves everywhere. When dad cam back outside, he handed the rake to Andre.


What caused the leaves to scatter everywhere?

a)

Andre jumped into the pile of leaves.

b)

A strong wind came and blew them around the yard.

c)

Autumn made the leaves fall.

d)

Andre had to help rake the leaves.

75.

Kyle really struggled in math, but he wanted to do well on his upcoming test. He asked his older sister, Amaya, to help him study. Each day after school, Amaya worked with Kyle. By the day of the test, Kyle was doing much better. He took the test and got a B+!


What was the effect of Amaya helping Kyle?

a)

Kyle got a B+ on his math test.

b)

Kyle asked Amaya for help.

c)

He struggled with math.

d)

Kyle was worried about the math test.