Cause & Effect Practice

Tim forgot his math book, so he was unable to complete his homework.
What is the cause?

• Tim forgot his math book
• he was unable to complete his homework.

Kelly studied her spelling words and she got an A on her test.
What is the cause?

• Kelly studied her spelling words
• She got an A on her test

Keegan was hungry because he skipped lunch.
What was the effect?

• Keegan was hungry
• He skipped lunch

Erin's car had a flat tire, so she called the tow truck.
What is the effect?

• Erin's car had a flat tire
• she called the tow truck.

Gina couldn't find the cookies because her Papa hid them in the cupboard.
What is the cause?

• Gina couldn't find the cookies.
• Papa hid them in the cupboard.

Robert ran a red light, so he hit another car.
What is the effect?

• Robert ran a red light
• He hit another car

The horses were thirsty because it was really hot outside.
What is the cause?

• The horses were thirsty
• It was really hot outside

The teacher gave her students a reward because her class was quiet in the hallway.
What is the effect?

• The teacher gave her students a reward
• Her class was quiet in the hallway

Ben stayed up late and he was tired the next day.
What is the effect?

• Ben stayed up late
• He was tired the next day

Lightning stuck the tree and the tree started to burn.
What is the effect?

• Lightning struck the tree
• The tree started to burn