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cause and effect

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 38mins

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What is the cause in this sentence?

Because it rained, I got soaked.

it rained

I got soaked

CAUSE:

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

I ate a big breakfast.

I was late for work.

Name the red part of the sentence.
Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.

Cause

Effect

What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying for a test?

The student doing very well on the test

The student doing very badly on the test

The student doesn't have to take the test

The teacher smiles

CAUSE:

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

I put my coat on.

I went swimming.

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

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

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

I was waiting at the bus stop, so

"My brother was mad, because I took his toy."

What is the EFFECT?

I took his toy

My brother was mad

10.

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?

Peter went inside.

Everything was quiet.

Peter walked even faster.

11.

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?

He could hear footsteps.

He saw Kate on the path.

He and Kate were alone.

12.

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?

Everyone looked for him.

Jimmy was a hero in our town.

Our dog was asleep.

13.

There was a huge fire in the woods. What was the effect of this?

We roasted marshmallows.

The firemen watched the fire.

Many firemen came to put out the fire.

14.

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

15.

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.

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cause and effect

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 38mins

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