Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies - Level 7

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

Na m e : ___ Date: _


Directions: Write a phrase from the box at the right to tell what most likely happened as a
result of the action.

Listen up readers! Here’s something useful to know
about cause and effect. A cause is the reason for
something; the effect is the result.


  1. Diane woke up with a stomach ache this


morning, so __________________________
______________________________________


  1. John is allergic to peanuts so ___


______________________________________
______________________________________


  1. Neil promised to call his friend back but


he forgot so__________________________
______________________________________


  • she was absent from school today.

  • she felt better later.

  • she walked to school rather than take the bus.

    • he checks the ingredients in what he eats.

    • he never eats any candy or sandwiches.

    • he eats only homemade foods.

      • he offered his friend ten dollars.

      • his friend never spoke to him again.

      • he apologized to his friend.







  1. Mr. Gates is trying to lose a little weight


so ___________________________________
______________________________________


  1. Pam missed several math problems on her


last test so ___________________________
______________________________________


  1. Vicky did not have enough money with


her to buy lunch so ____________________
______________________________________


  • he takes the stairs instead of the elevator.

  • he quit his job to work out 8 hours a day.

  • he bought all new clothes.

    • she did well on her English test.

    • she stayed after school for some extra help.

    • she hired a private teacher.

      • she lost it on the way to school.

      • she borrowed some from a friend.

      • she ate some apples off a tree.





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