Worked example
The forecast said rain was coming, so Jo brought an umbrella.
Why did Jo bring an umbrella?
Answer & why
Answer: Rain was forecast.
The forecast explains why Jo took an umbrella.
Grade 3 · Reading & language
Link a cause with its effect
Use stated evidence to explain why an event happened.
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Question 1
A baby was sleeping nearby. To avoid waking the baby, the class spoke softly.
Why did the class speak softly?
- It warmed and melted.
- Thunder began.
- Rain was forecast.
- A baby was sleeping nearby.
A hint
Find the earlier condition or action that produced the named result.
Answer & why
Answer: A baby was sleeping nearby.
The sleeping baby is given as the reason for speaking softly.
Question 2
The ice sat in a warm room. As it melted, the solid piece became smaller.
Why did the ice get smaller?
- Its soil was dry.
- It warmed and melted.
- Thunder began.
- Rain was forecast.
A hint
Find the earlier condition or action that produced the named result.
Answer & why
Answer: It warmed and melted.
Warming and melting explain the change in the ice.
Question 3
The forecast said rain was coming, so Jo brought an umbrella.
Why did Jo bring an umbrella?
- Rain was forecast.
- A cup spilled.
- Thunder began.
- Its soil was dry.
A hint
Find the earlier condition or action that produced the named result.
Answer & why
Answer: Rain was forecast.
The forecast explains why Jo took an umbrella.
Question 4
Thunder began during the game. The team moved indoors.
Why did the team move indoors?
- Nia pushed it.
- Thunder began.
- Its soil was dry.
- A cup spilled.
A hint
Find the earlier condition or action that produced the named result.
Answer & why
Answer: Thunder began.
The text directly connects thunder with moving inside.
Question 5
The plant's soil was dry, so its leaves drooped. A gardener watered it.
Why did the plant droop?
- The room was dark.
- A cup spilled.
- Its soil was dry.
- Nia pushed it.
A hint
Find the earlier condition or action that produced the named result.
Answer & why
Answer: Its soil was dry.
Dry soil is the stated reason for the droop.
Question 6
A cup of water tipped over. Water spread across the floor.
Why was the floor wet?
- A baby was sleeping nearby.
- A cup spilled.
- The room was dark.
- Nia pushed it.
A hint
Find the earlier condition or action that produced the named result.
Answer & why
Answer: A cup spilled.
The spilled cup caused the wet floor.
Question 7
The cart stood still. Nia pushed its handle, and it rolled forward.
Why did the cart roll?
- It warmed and melted.
- The room was dark.
- Nia pushed it.
- A baby was sleeping nearby.
A hint
Find the earlier condition or action that produced the named result.
Answer & why
Answer: Nia pushed it.
The push caused the cart to start moving.
Question 8
The room grew dark as evening came, so Ben turned on a lamp.
Why did Ben turn on a lamp?
- A baby was sleeping nearby.
- The room was dark.
- Rain was forecast.
- It warmed and melted.
A hint
Find the earlier condition or action that produced the named result.
Answer & why
Answer: The room was dark.
The darkness explains the action.