Cause & Effect — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each choice or consequence as a Cause or an Effect.
Cause
Ben shared his toysLily broke a class ruleAva saved her coinsSam forgot his homework Effect
He made two new friendsShe had a short time-outShe bought a small toyHe had to do it at recess When we make a choice, that choice is the cause, and the result it creates is the effect.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Jake shared his crayons, so his friend smiled.
Sharing is a kind cause, and a happy friend smiling is the friendly effect.
2. Mia broke the rule, so she had a time-out.
Breaking a rule is the cause, and getting a time-out is the effect that teaches her to try again.
3. Tom saved his coins, so he could buy a toy.
Saving coins is the cause, and having enough money to buy a toy is the effect.
4. Zoe helped at home, so her mom said thank you.
Helping is the kind cause, and being thanked is the warm effect from her mom.
5. Leo ran in the hall, so he fell.
Running in the hall is a risky cause, and tripping or falling is the unsafe effect.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Sharing toys can cause kids to make new friends.
True False
Sharing shows kindness, and that kind choice often leads other kids to want to be friends.
2. Breaking a class rule has no effect at all.
True False
Breaking rules usually causes a reminder, time-out, or lost turn, so it does have an effect.
3. Saving money can cause you to buy something later.
True False
Saving is the cause that gives you enough coins later, and buying a toy is the happy effect.
4. Forgetting homework has no effect on your day.
True False
Forgetting homework causes you to miss points or finish it at recess, so it changes your day.