Let's solve the "What's the Effect?" worksheet step by step. The goal is to identify a
possible effect for each given
cause. Remember:
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Cause: something that happens
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Effect: the result or consequence of that event
We’ll go through each one logically.
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1. Cause: Robbie's bicycle had a flat tire.
Effect: Robbie couldn’t ride his bike.
*(A flat tire prevents the bike from moving properly.)*
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2. Cause: Dark clouds appeared in the sky.
Effect: It might rain soon.
*(Dark clouds are often a sign of upcoming rain.)*
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3. Cause: Violet took swimming lessons.
Effect: She became better at swimming.
*(Taking lessons improves skills.)*
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4. Cause: The dog barked for hours.
Effect: The neighbors complained.
*(Loud, long barking can disturb others.)*
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5. Cause: Paul overslept.
Effect: He was late for school.
*(Oversleeping means not waking up on time.)*
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6. Cause: Mrs. Winston put a dish on the shaky table.
Effect: The dish fell and broke.
*(A shaky table increases the chance of things falling.)*
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7. Cause: The gate was open.
Effect: Someone or an animal could enter the yard.
*(An open gate allows access.)*
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8. Cause: It snowed last night.
Effect: The ground was covered in snow this morning.
*(Snowfall leaves snow on the ground.)*
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Final Answer Key:
1.
Effect: Robbie couldn’t ride his bike.
2.
Effect: It might rain soon.
3.
Effect: She became better at swimming.
4.
Effect: The neighbors complained.
5.
Effect: He was late for school.
6.
Effect: The dish fell and broke.
7.
Effect: Someone or an animal could enter the yard.
8.
Effect: The ground was covered in snow this morning.
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✔ These answers show logical cause-and-effect relationships. You can adjust wording slightly depending on context, but these are clear and appropriate responses.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cause and effect worksheet 3rd grade.
