Cause and Effect Identification
Instructions: Read the passage below carefully. Then complete the activities that follow.
The School Fair
Last Saturday, our school held its annual fair. The weather was perfect, so lots of families came to join in the fun. The organisers had set up many exciting games and stalls.
Mia entered the cake decorating competition because she loved baking. She spent all week practising at home. When the results were announced, Mia won first prize! She was so happy that she jumped up and down with excitement.
At the face painting stall, the queue was very long. The face painter was very talented, so everyone wanted their face painted. Jake waited patiently for 20 minutes to get a tiger face painted on his cheek.
By the end of the day, the school had raised over $2000. Since the fair was such a success, the principal announced they would have another one next year.
Part A: Match the Cause with the Effect
Draw a line to connect each cause on the left with its effect on the right.
Cause
1. The weather was perfect
2. Mia loved baking
3. The face painter was very talented
4. The fair raised over $2000
Effect
A. The queue was very long
B. Lots of families came to the fair
C. She entered the cake decorating competition
D. They will have another fair next year
Part B: Answer the Questions
1. Why did Mia jump up and down?
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2. What caused Jake to wait for 20 minutes?
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3. What effect did Mia's love of baking have on her week?
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