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- 1. Multiple ChoiceName the red part of the sentence.
There was a car accident on the highway, so we arrived late to school.CauseEffect - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.peanut allergiesstudents aren't permitted to bring in baked goodsyummydelicious - 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the cause in this sentence?
Since I got straight A's, my parents took me out to dinner.My parents took me out to dinnerI got straight A'snonah - 4. Multiple ChoiceMary lost her homework, therefore she got a zero and lunch detention.
The two effects in this sentence are she got a lunch detention and ...Mary lost her homeworkShe got a zeroThe teacher is meanThe dog ate her homework - 5. Multiple Choice
Jessica wanted to be a dancer. She knew that dancers must work every day. She took dance lessons every Tuesday. She practiced a few hours each day.
EFFECT: Jessica practiced every day.
What was the CAUSE?
She worked hard on Tuesdays.
She took lessons every day.
She wanted to be a dancer.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceMark went on a fishing trip with his father. His father caught three fish. Mark caught two fish. Mark's fish were so little that he had to throw them back.
CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small
What was the EFFECT?He went fishing with his father.His father's fish were very little.He had to throw them back. - 7. Multiple ChoicePoliceman sometimes use dogs to help them in their line of work. Dogs have a good sense of smell. this makes them useful in tracking down outlaws. Dogs can also help find stolen goods.
CAUSE: Dogs have a good sense of smell.
What was the EFFECT?They are good at stealing.They work for outlaws.They can track down outlaws. - 8. Multiple ChoiceIt is a good idea to lock your door at night. Mr. Griswold forgot to lock his door last Monday. When he returned home, he found that his new T.V. set had been stolen.
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen.
What was the CAUSE?He went to a show every Monday.He forgot to lock his door.It was very late. - 9. Multiple ChoiceOur dog is a hero in our town. One day, little Jimmy Ward did not come home for dinner. Everyone looked for him all over town. Finally, our dog found Jimmy asleep under a tree.
CAUSE: Jimmy did not come home for dinner.
What was the EFFECT?Everyone looked for him.Jimmy was a hero in our town.Our dog was asleep. - 10. Multiple ChoiceMichael did not want to go to the dentist. He was afraid that Dr. Yurman would hurt him. He cried all the way to the office. But after all that, it didn't hurt at all.
EFFECT: Michael cried all the way to the office.
What was the CAUSE?He wanted to see Dr. Yurman.The dentist didn't hurt him at all.He was afraid of the dentist. - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat are possible causes for not doing your homework?You earn a 100% on a test.You left your folder at school.You are in trouble with your teacher!You are sitting out of recess doing your missed work.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceCause of Colds
The common cold is caused by a virus, which travels through the air into the nose. There are more than 100 types of cold viruses! The most common is the rhinovirus.
Which sentence from this passage reflects the main idea?The common cold is caused by a virus, which travels through the air into the nose.There are more than 100 types of cold viruses!The most common is the rhinovirus.Everyone gets colds. - 13. Multiple ChoiceDashiell Hammett was an American writer. He worked as a detective when he was young. Because of this, his detective stories are very exciting and seem true-to-life.
CAUSE: Dashiell Hammett worked as a detective.
What was the EFFECT?He became an American.His stories seem true-to-life.He wrote only true stories. - 14. Multiple ChoiceJason and Kate were not alone on the path. They could hear footsteps behind them. "Walk quickly," whispered Jason. "I think somebody is following us."
EFFECT: Jason thought somebody was following him.
What was the CAUSE?He could hear footsteps.He saw Kate on the path.He and Kate were alone. - 15. Multiple Choice
What might cause Mrs. Slone to send you to the office?
You quietly complete your assignments.
You refuse to do your work and disrupt class.
You do all of your assigned homework.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceKeegan was hungry because he skipped lunch.
What is the effect?Keegan was hungrybecause he skipped lunch - 17. Multiple ChoiceErin's car had a flat tire, so she called a tow truck.
What is the cause?Erin's car had a flat tireso she called a tow truck - 18. Multiple ChoiceGina couldn't find the cookies because Papa hid them in the cupboard.
What is the effect?Gina couldn't find the cookiesPapa hid them in the cupboard - 19. Multiple ChoiceKelly studied her spelling words and she got an A on the test.
What is the effect?Kelly studied her spelling wordsshe got an A on the test - 20. Multiple ChoiceKevin went to dentist because he had a toothache.
What is the cause?Kevin went to dentisthe had a toothache - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags