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1st Grade Cause and Effect worksheets

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Cause and Effect

Grade 1 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

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Read the sentence. Circle what happens because of it.

  1. A strong wind blew.

    • The sun was bright.
    • The leaves were green.
    • The leaves flew across the yard.

  2. The dog saw a squirrel.

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

  3. Leo forgot his coat on a cold day.

    • He found a coin.
    • He felt hot.
    • He felt cold.

  4. Sam ate too much candy.

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

  5. The bell rang at school.

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

  6. Ava forgot to water the plant.

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

  7. Zoe studied for her spelling test.

    • She lost her pencil.
    • She got a good score.
    • She got a new bike.

  8. It rained all day.

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