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1st Grade Cause and Effect worksheets

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Cause and Effect

Grade 1 Reading Worksheet

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Read the sentence. Circle what happens because of it.

  1. Sam ate too much candy.

    • His tummy hurt.
    • He did his homework.
    • He went to the park.

  2. The bell rang at school.

    • The kids lined up.
    • The bus drove away.
    • The teacher read a book.

  3. Ben dropped the glass.

    • The glass broke.
    • The glass was on the shelf.
    • Ben drank some juice.

  4. Ava forgot to water the plant.

    • The plant dried up.
    • The plant grew tall.
    • The plant got more flowers.

  5. Jay pushed the ball.

    • The ball rolled away.
    • The ball stayed still.
    • The ball got soft.

  6. Mom lit a candle.

    • The room had more light.
    • The room got quiet.
    • The candle got colder.

  7. It rained all day.

    • The pond got smaller.
    • The grass got wet.
    • The ground got dusty.

  8. The dog saw a squirrel.

    • The dog ran after it.
    • The dog took a bath.
    • The dog went to sleep.
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About this worksheet

A cause is why something happens, and an effect is what happens because of it. Seeing that one thing leads to another is how first graders begin to understand why characters act and why things in science and in everyday life happen. On this grade 1 worksheet each line gives a cause, such as 'It rained all day', and your child circles the effect from three choices: 'The grass got wet'.

The wrong choices come from the same setting but are not caused by the first sentence. Ask your child 'What happened because of that? ' and use the word because to check the answer: 'The grass got wet because it rained.

What your child will learn

  • Tell a cause from an effect
  • Find what happens because of an event
  • Use the word because to check an answer
  • Read short sentences about everyday events

Common Core standard: RI.1.8

Worked example

It rained all day. What happened because of it? The grass got wet. The grass got wet because it rained, so circle that.

Common mistake

Choosing a sentence that could happen anywhere instead of the one that really follows from the first sentence.

Helpful hint

Say the first sentence, then the word because, then each choice. Which makes sense?

Next skill: Predict What Happens NextEarlier: Problem and Solution

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with cause and effect?

Choosing a sentence that could happen anywhere instead of the one that really follows from the first sentence.

How can I help my child with cause and effect?

Say the first sentence, then the word because, then each choice. Which makes sense?

Are these 1st grade reading worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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