Cause & Effect
Directions: Read the sentences below. Underline the cause in each sentence. Circle the effect in each sentence.
Ex: I took out my umbrella because it started to rain.
Ex: The little pig was very muddy, so Fern gave him a bath.
1. Katie ate all of her breakfast because she was hungry.
2. The stove temperature was set too high, so the cake burned.
3. I was late for school today because my alarm never went off.
4. Frank dropped his Batman toy because he didnʼt hold it tightly.
5. Family was coming for dinner, so we helped clean the house.
6. Nana baked me a cake because it was my birthday.
7. There was a hole in the bag, and the m&ms spilled all over.
8. The movie was over, so mom said we had to go to bed.
9. We sold our car because we needed a bigger one.
10. Mom took Sparkie to the vet because he hurt his leg.