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Cause and Effect GIANT Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 5hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
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17.
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?
a)
Everyone looked for him.
b)
Jimmy was a hero in our town.
c)
Our dog was asleep.
18.
All of the cows ran out of the pen!
What was the cause?
a)
A truck came speeding by.
b)
The farmer milked his cows.
c)
The gate was open.
d)
A dish fell off the table.
19.
Which of the following is a signal word or phrase that can point out a cause or effect?
a)
because
b)
unless
c)
and
d)
in other news
20.
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
21.
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
22.
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
23.
There is a rainbow. What is the CAUSE?
a)
It is snowing
b)
It rained and it is now sunny
c)
There was a thunderstorm
d)
Hail
24.
If a student raises their hand in class, the CAUSE of that action is ________. 
a)
They are in 3rd or 4th grade
b)
They like air under their arms
c)
They want to speak
d)
It is nice
25.
What could be a possible CAUSE of buying new clothes? 
a)
Your old ones had holes in them
b)
You outgrew your old ones
c)
Your mom said you needed to
d)
All of the above
26.
What is the CAUSE of your garden growing?
a)
Good luck
b)
Cold weather
c)
Pumpkins growing
d)
You watering it every day 
27.
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
28.

What was the effect?

Dark clouds appeared in the sky.

a)

Rain began to pour down from the sky.

b)

A chilly wind was blowing.

c)

A cow began to moo loudly.

d)

I got a headache.

29.

Name the UNDERLINED part of the sentence.

Due to the upcoming storm, we put our bikes in the garage.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

30.

Name the UNDERLINED part of the sentence.

Mom cooked dinner because we were all hungry.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

31.

Name the UNDERLINED part of the sentence.

My feet grew over the summer, so I needed new shoes.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

32.

They stayed inside.......it was raining

a)

since

b)

because of

c)

owing to

d)

so

e)

due to

33.

Name the UNDERLINED part of the sentence.

Xavier misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

34.

Cari and Tammy were not alone on the path. They could hear footsteps behind them. "Walk quickly," whispered Tammy. "I think somebody is following us."

EFFECT: Tammy thought somebody was following them.

What was the CAUSE?

a)

She could hear footsteps.

b)

She saw Cari on the path.

c)

She and Cari were alone.

35.

Evelyn stayed at home ____ her illness

a)

because

b)

since

c)

as

d)

due to

e)

for

36.

Aliah couldn't walk _____ she had broken her leg.

a)

because

b)

because of

c)

due to

d)

owing to

e)

so

37.

CAUSE:

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

a)

I ate a big breakfast.

b)

I was late for work.

38.

What is the cause in this sentence?

Because it rained, I got soaked.

a)

it rained

b)

I got soaked

39.

What is the cause in this sentence?

Since I got straight A's, my parents took me out to dinner.

a)

My parents took me out to dinner

b)

I got straight A's

40.

What is the effect in this sentence?

Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

a)

peanut allergies

b)

students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

41.

EFFECT:I missed the bus. What is the cause?

a)

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

b)

I was waiting at the bus stop, so

42.

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

a)

I wore my flipflops.

b)

I wore a warm coat.

43.

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

a)

because I ate too much Halloween candy.

b)

because I cut my hair.

44.

CAUSE:

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

a)

she was asleep.

b)

she was hungry.

45.

EFFECT:

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

a)

I was lazy.

b)

my car would not start.

46.

CAUSE:

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

a)

I put my coat on.

b)

I went swimming.

47.
Name the red part of the sentence.
Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.
a)
Cause
b)
Effect
48.
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?
a)
He was trapped for three hours.
b)
His mother found him at sundown.
c)
He was visiting the farm.
49.
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
50.
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
51.

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

52.

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.

53.

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.

54.

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

55.

Which happens first: cause or effect?

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

56.

What is a cause?

a)

The result of something happening

b)

The last thing that happened

c)

Something that causes something else to happen

d)

Something that happens

57.

What is an effect?

a)

Something that causes something else

b)

What happens because of a cause

c)

The first thing that happens

d)

Something that happens

58.

CAUSE:

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

a)

I ate a big breakfast.

b)

I was late for work.

59.

What is the cause in this sentence?

Because it rained, I got soaked.

a)

it rained

b)

I got soaked

60.

What is the cause in this sentence?

Since I got straight A's, my parents took me out to dinner.

a)

My parents took me out to dinner

b)

I got straight A's

61.

What is the effect in this sentence?

Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

a)

peanut allergies

b)

students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

62.

Cause: My brother added lots of sugar to his drink.

Effect:

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.

63.

Cause:

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 my mom.

64.

Cause:

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.

65.

Cause: My dad picked corn from the garden.

Effect:

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.

66.

Cause: Jill left a glass of water outside when it was very cold.

Effect:

a)

The glass turned blue.

b)

It turned into orange juice.

c)

The water was poured out.

d)

The water froze.

67.

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.

68.

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.

69.

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.

70.

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.

71.

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.

72.

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.

73.

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.

74.

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!

75.

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.

76.

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.

77.
All of the cows ran out of the pen!
What was the cause?
a)
A truck came speeding by.
b)
The farmer milked his cows.
c)
The gate was open.
d)
A dish fell off the table.
78.
What was the effect?
Dark clouds appeared in the sky.
a)
Rain began to pour down from the sky.
b)
A chilly wind was blowing.
c)
A cow began to moo loudly.
d)
I got a headache.
79.
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.
80.
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.
81.
Cause: The dishes were dirty.
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.
82.
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.
83.
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.
84.
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.
85.
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.
86.
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.
87.
Cause: The dishes were dirty.
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.
88.
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.
89.
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.
90.
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.
91.
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.
92.
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.
93.
Effect: I have to go to a new school.
a)
I moved to a new house.
b)
My grandmother came to visit.
c)
I had breakfast before school.
d)
I have a dog at home.
94.
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.
95.
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.
96.
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.
97.

Cause: My brother added lots of sugar to his drink.

Effect:

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.

98.

Cause:

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.

99.

Cause: Jill left a glass of water outside when it was very cold.

Effect:

a)

The glass turned blue.

b)

It turned into orange juice.

c)

The water was poured out.

d)

The water froze.

100.

Cause: Today is Jaymey's birthday.

Effect:

a)

She got into trouble.

b)

She did not get any presents.

c)

She got birthday cake.

d)

She scraped her leg.