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Critical Thinking – Cause & Effect

Critical Thinking · Level 1 · Worksheet 5 of 5 · CCSS: RL.1.3, RI.1.3 · Practice Set 3

Level 1 ⭐

1 Match Cause & Effect

🔗 Draw a line from each CAUSE to its EFFECT.

Cause (Why it happened)	Effect (What happened)
Dylan left his bike in the driveway.	She picked ripe tomatoes in summer.
The balloon touched the hot stove.	Dad tripped over it in the dark.
Grandma planted tomato seeds in spring.	It clattered onto the floor.
The baby dropped her spoon.	It popped with a loud bang.

Write your matches: 1→ 2→ 3→ 4→

2 What Caused It?

🤔 Read the effect. Write what might have CAUSED it.

Effect	Possible Cause
Everyone covered their ears.
The sidewalk was covered in puddles.
The bread turned green and moldy.
The whole class got extra recess.

3 What Will Happen?

🔮 Read the cause. Write what EFFECT it might have.

Cause	Possible Effect
You leave your bike outside in the rain.
You water a seed and give it sunlight.
You stay up too late on a school night.
You share your toys with your little brother.

4 Your Own Cause & Effect

✍️ Write 2 cause-and-effect pairs of your own.

Pair 1:

Cause:

Effect:

Pair 2:

Cause:

Effect:

+ Bonus Thinking Practice

Use this quick challenge for Set 3.

Riddle: I have keys but no locks. What am I?

Explain how you knew.