Q1: Write the cause and effect for each sentence.

1. Tim forgot his math book, so he was unable to complete his homework.

Cause: _________________________________________________________________

Effect: _________________________________________________________________

2. Ibrahim was hungry because he skipped lunch.

Cause: _________________________________________________________________

Effect: _________________________________________________________________

3. The doctor's car had a flat tire, so he could not reach hospital on time.

Cause: _________________________________________________________________

Effect: _________________________________________________________________

4. Gina couldn't find the cookies because her father hid them in the cupboard.

Cause: _________________________________________________________________

Effect: _________________________________________________________________

5. Kelly studied her spelling words and she got an A on the test.

Cause: _________________________________________________________________

Effect: _________________________________________________________________

6. Ahmad missed the bus and was late for his college.

Cause: _________________________________________________________________

Effect: _________________________________________________________________

Q2: Read the story. Then fill in the chart of causes and effects.

Fishing Fun Cause and Effect

Jeremiah and his friend, Hunter, left their home with fishing gear in hand. They walked the short
distance to the lake and then picked what they thought would be the best location. Looking
inside, the tackle box, they quickly noticed that all the fishing lures were broken. Not knowing
what else to do, they ran to the bait shop, made a quick purchase, and returned to the waters
edge. Jeremiah cast his line into the water and waited patiently; Hunter, on the other hand,
started skipping rocks across the water. Jeremiah grew frustrated, knowing that the fish would
not bite if his friend kept doing this. A plan prompted Jeremiah to tell Hunter about the huge fish
that had just passed, resulting in Hunter redirecting his attention to fishing. Both boys waited
patiently, until Jeremiah felt a tug at the end of his line. Waiting for just the right feel, he started
reeling his line in. The fish at the other end of the line continued fighting and tugging, but
Jeremiah did not give up. Just as he pulled the monstrous catfish from the lake, the line snapped
and off the fish went swimming back into his own private retreat. I give up, screamed Jeremiah.

CAUSE EFFECT
Jeremiah and his friend found broken
fishing lures inside the tackle box.
Hunter started skipping rocks across the
water.
Jeremiah told Hunter about the huge
fish that he had saw go swimming by.

Jeremiah started reeling in his line.

The fishing line snapped.

I give up, screamed Jeremiah.