This Grade 2 cause and effect worksheet teaches two powerful signal words: therefore and that is why. Students complete nine fill-in sentences about chores, safety, and school, then match four causes with four effects. Using real-life Grade 2 scenes like wet hallways, bike helmets, and packed backpacks, the sheet helps readers spot connected events in a text and explain how they relate.
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Cause & Effect
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Nora forgot to water the plant; therefore, it wilted.
2. Max did not wear his helmet; that is why his mom stopped him.
3. The hallway was wet; therefore, we had to walk slowly.
4. Ella studied her spelling every night; that is why she got a good grade.
5. Ken left his lunchbox open; therefore, ants found his sandwich.
6. The bell rang; therefore, the class lined up quickly.
7. Jada finished her chores early; that is why she had extra play time.
8. Ian did not tie his shoes; therefore, he tripped on the rug.
9. Riya packed her backpack at night; that is why she was not late in the morning.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
The sink was left on
→ therefore, water spilled on the floor
therefore, water spilled on the floor
Owen did not look both ways
→ therefore, his mom stopped him at the curb
that is why the teacher asked for quiet
The library was very noisy
→ that is why the teacher asked for quiet
therefore, his mom stopped him at the curb
Sam packed his homework at night
→ that is why he turned it in on time
that is why he turned it in on time
Cause & Effect
★ Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) Nora forgot to water the plant; therefore, it wilted.
2) Max did not wear his helmet; that is why his mom stopped him.
3) The hallway was wet; therefore, we had to walk slowly.
4) Ella studied her spelling every night; that is why she got a good grade.
5) Ken left his lunchbox open; therefore, ants found his sandwich.
6) The bell rang; therefore, the class lined up quickly.
7) Jada finished her chores early; that is why she had extra play time.
8) Ian did not tie his shoes; therefore, he tripped on the rug.
9) Riya packed her backpack at night; that is why she was not late in the morning.
★ Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1) Match each item to its correct answer.
The sink was left on
→ therefore, water spilled on the floor
therefore, water spilled on the floor
Owen did not look both ways
→ therefore, his mom stopped him at the curb
that is why the teacher asked for quiet
The library was very noisy
→ that is why the teacher asked for quiet
therefore, his mom stopped him at the curb
Sam packed his homework at night
→ that is why he turned it in on time
that is why he turned it in on time
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