Cause And Effect Writing Worksheet
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1Name:__________________________
Cause and Effect
A cause is something that makes something else happen. It answers the question “Why did
this happen.”
An effect is what happens as a result of the cause. It answers the question “What hap-
pened.”
Determine the cause and effect in the following sentences.
1. The soccer field was muddy because it rained all night.
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CAUSE
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EFFECT
2. I was tired in the morning because I stayed up too late watching tv.
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CAUSE
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EFFECT
3. Tom forgot to shut the gate so his dog ran out of the yard.
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CAUSE
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EFFECT
4. Lily forgot to eat breakfast so she was hungry all day.
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CAUSE
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EFFECT
5. Jake had to miss recess because he didn’t turn his homework in.
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CAUSE
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EFFECT
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