Let’s go step by step to match each
Effect with its correct
Cause.
We’ll read each effect and think: “What would cause this to happen?” Then we’ll find the matching letter from the Cause list.
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1.
A bee lands on the rose.
→ Why would a bee land on a rose? Probably because the rose is blooming — bees are attracted to flowers.
✔ Match:
d. The rose blooms.
2.
The cat lapped it up.
→ What did the cat lap up? Likely milk that spilled. Cats love milk!
✔ Match:
e. The milk spilled on the floor.
3.
The glass window cracked.
→ How does a window crack? Maybe someone threw something at it.
✔ Match:
i. A boy threw a rock
4.
The cake burned.
→ Why would a cake burn? If the oven was too hot.
✔ Match:
f. The oven was up too high.
5.
Kate was hungry.
→ Why would Kate be hungry? Maybe she didn’t eat breakfast.
✔ Match:
g. She didn’t eat breakfast.
6.
He called the tow truck.
→ When do you call a tow truck? When your car breaks down — like if you get a flat tire.
✔ Match:
j. Ben caught a flat tire.
7.
I am very tired.
→ Why would someone be tired? Maybe they stayed up late studying.
✔ Match:
b. I stayed up late studying.
8.
Bob flew his kite.
→ When can you fly a kite? On a windy day!
✔ Match:
h. It was a windy morning.
9.
He couldn’t do his homework.
→ Why couldn’t he do homework? Maybe he forgot his book at school.
✔ Match:
c. Tim forgot his book at school.
10.
Her shoes got dirty.
→ How do shoes get dirty? Stepping in mud!
✔ Match:
a. The girl stepped in mud.
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Now let’s write the answers in order:
1. d
2. e
3. i
4. f
5. g
6. j
7. b
8. h
9. c
10. a
Final Answer:
1. d
2. e
3. i
4. f
5. g
6. j
7. b
8. h
9. c
10. a
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cause and effect worksheet for adults.
