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Quiz Cause and Effect

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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.
2.
The clown did a trick on his bicycle.  He went very fast and stood up on his seat.  I am a good bike riders, but not that good.  When I tried the trick, I fell off my bike.
CAUSE: I tried to do a bicycle trick.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
I am a good bike rider.
b)
I fell off my bike.
c)
The clown went very fast.
3.
It is a good idea to lock your door at night.  Mr. Griswold forgot to lock his door last Monday.  When he returned home, he found that his new T.V. set had been stolen.
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen.
What was the CAUSE?
a)
He went to a show every Monday.
b)
He forgot to lock his door.
c)
It was very late.
4.

What is the cause of the picture?

a)

The children are sad

b)

The rain Is heavy

c)

The children are sick

d)

The children use umbrella

5.

Someone rang my doorbell last night. He must have run away, though. I got up when I heard the bell. But when I opened the door, there was nobody there.


CAUSE : someone must have run away. What was the EFFECT?

a)

I got up when I heard the bell

b)

There was nobody at the door

c)

It was late at night

6.

Sumatran tigers are almost extinct because

people Killed too many of them

Which one the effect of

the sentence above !

a)

A. People killed too many of them.

b)

B. Sumatran tigers almost become extinct

c)

C. Tigers are almost extinct

d)

D. Because people

e)

E. Killed too many of them

7.
What are possible causes for not doing your homework?
a)
You earn a 100% on a test.
b)
You left your bookbag and notebook at school.
c)
You are in trouble with your teacher!
d)
You are sitting out of recess doing your missed work.
8.
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
9.

It is a good idea to lock your door at night. Mr. Holmes forgot to lock his door last Monday. When he returned home , he found that his new tv set had been stolen.

What is the CAUSE in the sentence above?

a)

He forgot to lock his door

b)

He went to a show every monday

c)

It was very late

d)

Hungry

10.

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.

11.

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.

12.

CAUSE:

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

a)

I put my coat on.

b)

I went swimming.

13.

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 rainfall

c)

campfires

d)

dry forests

14.

Rahmad is allergic to dust ……. He always wears mask

a)

Because

b)

So

c)

In order to

d)

Therefore

15.

Aby : Bella, can I ask your help please?

Bella : Sure, Ali. What happened?

Aby : Yesterday, my mother was sick so I had to take care of her in the hospital. As a result of it, I didn’t finish my Math homework. If you don’t mind, could you teach me how to answer some of the difficult questions?

Bella : Of course! Maybe today after school?

Aby : Sounds good! Thanks a lot Bella.

What happened to Aby?

a)

He is sick so he can't finish his homework.

b)

He finishes his Math homework because he takes a care of his sick mother.

c)

He didn’t finish his Math homework because he took a care of his sick mother.

16.

A camel is a desert animal. It has long legs and a hump on it back. The fatty hump stores water and food. The camel can go for a long time without drinking.


EFFECT: The camel can go without drinking for a long time.

CAUSE: _________

a)

It has long legs that hold water.

b)

Water is stored in its hump.

c)

It lives in the dry desert.

17.
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.
18.

Early man slowly started to grow food, and as a result, their lives became easier.

The underlined sentence is...

a)

Effect

b)

Signal word

c)

Cause

d)

Affect

19.

I woke up late this morning........(A) my alarm clock did not ring............, I had to rush to get ready for school and I made a huge mess all over the house. I missed the bus........ I had to go back home to fetch my cell phone. ..........., I was late for school, and my lecturer was not pleased with me at all. Due to the fact that my day had been going so badly, I was in a bad mood and I shouted at my friends. .......... I was in such a bad mood, they didn't want to hang out with me and they left. After they left, my day only got worse. In view of all that happened today, I've decided that I need two alarm clocks instead of one, to make sure I wake up on time in the mornings.

a)

because

b)

as a result

c)

due to

d)

owing to

e)

therefore

20.

I woke up late this morning........ my alarm clock did not ring............(B), I had to rush to get ready for school and I made a huge mess all over the house. I missed the bus........ I had to go back home to fetch my cell phone. ..........., I was late for school, and my lecturer was not pleased with me at all. Due to the fact that my day had been going so badly, I was in a bad mood and I shouted at my friends. .......... I was in such a bad mood, they didn't want to hang out with me and they left. After they left, my day only got worse. In view of all that happened today, I've decided that I need two alarm clocks instead of one, to make sure I wake up on time in the mornings.

a)

because of

b)

as a result

c)

since

d)

due to

e)

owing to