Cause and Effect - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is the cause in this sentence?

Because it rained, I got soaked.

it rained

I got soaked

2.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

CAUSE:

My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

I ate a big breakfast.

I was late for work.

3.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Name the red part of the sentence.
Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.

Cause

Effect

4.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Consequently means __________

soft or smooth

as a result, effect, or outcome; therefore:

rustling

difficult or impossible to understand

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying for a test?

The student doing very well on the test

The student doing very badly on the test

The student doesn't have to take the test

The teacher smiles

6.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

CAUSE:

It was very hot, so...What is the effect?

I put my coat on.

I went swimming.

7.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is a cause?

The result of something happening

The last thing that happened

Something that causes something else to happen

Something that happens

8.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is an effect?

Something that causes something else

What happens because of a cause

The first thing that happens

Something that happens

9.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is the effect in this sentence?

Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

peanut allergies

students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

10.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

EFFECT:I missed the bus. What is the cause?

My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

I was waiting at the bus stop, so

11.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

"My brother was mad, because I took his toy."

What is the EFFECT?

I took his toy

My brother was mad

12.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What 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.

13.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Peter walked quickly down the dark street. It was very quiet. Suddenly, a dog howled. Peter walked even faster after that.
CAUSE: A dog howled.
What was the EFFECT?

Peter went inside.

Everything was quiet.

Peter walked even faster.

14.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Jason 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

1 min

1 pt

Our 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.

16.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

There was a huge fire in the woods. What was the effect of this?

We roasted marshmallows.

The firemen watched the fire.

Many firemen came to put out the fire.

17.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Because Amelia was determined to be a famous actor one day, she auditioned for every school play, signed up for after-school acting classes, and subscribed to a special magazine for actors.

What causes Amelia to audition for school plays, sign up for acting classes, and subscribe to an acting magazine?

her determination to be a well-known actor

her dream of being rich one day

her determination to get the lead in the school play

her willingness to try new activities

18.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

One reason streams become polluted is storm water runoff. When rain or melted snow runs off, it carries trash from sidewalks and streets with it. These pollutants flow into storm sewers or directly into a lake, stream, or river. Then, bacteria from the trash spread to create health hazards. The trash itself can choke and suffocate ducks, fish, turtles, and birds. Used motor oil, paint, and insecticides can poison fish.

According to this passage, which of the following is caused by storm water runoff?

Swimming pools fill up.

Snow melts and runs off.

Trash chokes ducks, fish, and turtles.

People leave trash on sidewalks and streets.

19.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Cause 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.

20.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Choose the answer that shows the cause first and the effect second.

They went to the movies, then it rained heavily.

It rained heavily, so they went to the movies instead of the park.

They packed their lunches, so it began to rain.

They went to the movies, so they packed their lunches.

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