Interactive test on implicit cause and effect for third graders.

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🔍 Cause: What makes something happen.
• 💡 Effect: What happens because of the cause.
• 📝 Implicit: Not stated directly, but suggested.
• 🧠 Finding Implicit Causes: Look for clues in the text to figure out the 'why'.
• 🧐 Finding Implicit Effects: Think about what might happen based on the cause, even if it's not directly said.
• 💬 Ask Yourself: 'Why did this happen?' and 'What might happen next?'

📝 Practice Quiz

1. Which of these sentences shows an *implicit* cause for why a plant grew tall?
   1. A. The plant had sunlight and water.
   2. B. The plant was in a dark room, and it did not grow.
   3. C. The plant was green and healthy.
   4. D. The plant grew tall, reaching for the window.
2. Sarah smiled when she saw the ice cream truck. What is the *implicit* effect?
   1. A. Sarah likes ice cream.
   2. B. Sarah is sad.
   3. C. The ice cream truck is blue.
   4. D. Ice cream is cold.
3. The dog wagged its tail and barked excitedly. What is a likely *implicit* cause?
   1. A. The dog is tired.
   2. B. The dog sees its owner.
   3. C. The dog is sleeping.
   4. D. The dog is a cat.
4. Michael put on his coat and boots. What *implicit* effect is most likely to happen?
   1. A. Michael is going to the beach.
   2. B. Michael is going outside in the cold.
   3. C. Michael is going to take a nap.
   4. D. Michael is going to eat dinner.
5. The little girl cried after she dropped her balloon. What's the *implicit* cause?
   1. A. She is happy.
   2. B. She lost her balloon and is sad.
   3. C. She found a new balloon.
   4. D. The balloon was too heavy.
6. The baker set a timer after putting the cookies in the oven. What is the *implicit* effect?
   1. A. The cookies will burn.
   2. B. The timer will tell him when the cookies are done.
   3. C. The baker will eat all the cookies.
   4. D. The timer will explode.
7. It started raining, and the kids moved their game inside. What is the *implicit* cause?
   1. A. They like playing inside better.
   2. B. Rain makes it hard to play outside.
   3. C. The game is more fun indoors.
   4. D. They were tired of the game.