Cause And Effect MCQ Quiz!

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Cause And Effect MCQ Quiz! - Quiz

Ever wondered how much you do understand when it comes to cause and effect? We have brought this amazing cause-and-effect MCQ quiz for you. It is a known fact that for every action, there is a reaction, be it in physics or social. The quiz below will see how accurately you understand specific reactions. Try to answer most, if not all, the questions correctly. Let's go for it!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is the cause? Jose drank two glasses of ice-cold water

    • A.

      Because he had nothing else to do

    • B.

      Because he was extremely hot and thirsty

    • C.

      Because he was feeling cold

    • D.

      Because he was going out with his friends

    Correct Answer
    B. Because he was extremely hot and thirsty
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Because he was extremely hot and thirsty." This is because when someone is feeling hot and thirsty, they naturally seek ways to cool down and quench their thirst. In this case, Jose chose to drink two glasses of ice-cold water as a way to alleviate his discomfort and satisfy his thirst.

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  • 2. 

    What is the cause? Melissa was promoted to a better-paying position

    • A.

      Because she was an excellent worker

    • B.

      Because she was often late or absent

    • C.

      Because she went on vacation to Europe

    • D.

      Because she asked for help so often

    Correct Answer
    A. Because she was an excellent worker
    Explanation
    Melissa was promoted to a better-paying position because she was an excellent worker. Her exceptional performance and dedication to her job made her stand out among her colleagues, leading to her promotion. Her consistent display of skills and commitment likely impressed her superiors, who recognized her value and rewarded her with a higher position and salary.

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  • 3. 

    What is the cause?   People ran for their cars

    • A.

      Because the sun just came out

    • B.

      Because it had suddenly begun to rain heavily

    • C.

      Because everyone liked their car

    • D.

      Because it was time for dinner

    Correct Answer
    B. Because it had suddenly begun to rain heavily
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Because it had suddenly begun to rain heavily." This is the most logical explanation for why people would run for their cars. When it starts raining heavily, people often seek shelter to avoid getting wet. Running for their cars would provide them with a dry and safe place.

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  • 4. 

    What is the cause?   Consumer buying is on the rise

    • A.

      Because no one has much money

    • B.

      Because everyone is very worried about the economy

    • C.

      Because everyone rides the train

    • D.

      Because people's salaries are higher

    Correct Answer
    D. Because people's salaries are higher
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Because people's salaries are higher." This implies that consumers have more disposable income, which leads to an increase in buying. Higher salaries provide individuals with more money to spend on goods and services, thereby contributing to the rise in consumer buying.

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  • 5. 

    What is the cause?   Judy got an A on her math test

    • A.

      Because she watched TV after school

    • B.

      Because she went to the mall for several hours

    • C.

      Because she studied hard for the exam

    • D.

      Because she didn’t understand the questions

    Correct Answer
    C. Because she studied hard for the exam
    Explanation
    The answer suggests that the cause of Judy getting an A on her math test is because she studied hard for the exam. This implies that her effort and dedication in studying contributed to her success in the test.

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  • 6. 

    What is the effect? Angela worked hard all day at her job so

    • A.

      She had nothing to do at home.

    • B.

      She worked in a law office.

    • C.

      She liked to work long hours.

    • D.

      She was very tired in the evening.

    Correct Answer
    D. She was very tired in the evening.
    Explanation
    The given information states that Angela worked hard all day at her job and was very tired in the evening. This implies that the effect of her hard work throughout the day was that she felt exhausted by the end of the day.

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  • 7. 

    What is the effect? Terry trained well for the track meet; therefore,

    • A.

      He decided not to run in the race.

    • B.

      He became hungry, ate too much, and got sick.

    • C.

      He won the 50-yard dash.

    • D.

      He had never trained so well before.

    Correct Answer
    C. He won the 50-yard dash.
    Explanation
    Terry's good training for the track meet had the effect of him winning the 50-yard dash.

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  • 8. 

    What is the effect? King George III of England raised taxes in the colonies so

    • A.

      The American colonists were glad to pay.

    • B.

      The American colonists rebelled against the taxes.

    • C.

      The American colonists liked him.

    • D.

      The American colonists didn’t know about it.

    Correct Answer
    B. The American colonists rebelled against the taxes.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The American colonists rebelled against the taxes." This is because when King George III of England raised taxes in the colonies, it created resentment and dissatisfaction among the American colonists. They felt that they were being unfairly treated and taxed without representation, which eventually led to the American Revolution and the colonists rebelling against the British rule.

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  • 9. 

    What is the effect?   Because so many people have come to Arizona to live,  

    • A.

      The Grand Canyon is in Arizona.

    • B.

      Arizona has always been a beautiful state in which to live.

    • C.

      Many new housing developments are being built.

    • D.

      People have stopped coming to our state.

    Correct Answer
    C. Many new housing developments are being built.
    Explanation
    The effect of so many people coming to live in Arizona is that many new housing developments are being built. This is likely due to the increased demand for housing as more people move to the state.

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  • 10. 

    What is the effect? Because Jane’s car wouldn’t start on the morning of her important meeting,

    • A.

      She called a garage to have someone come and fix it.

    • B.

      She went back to bed so she could sleep longer.

    • C.

      She went to her neighbor’s house, and they chatted.

    • D.

      The car had a flat tire.

    Correct Answer
    A. She called a garage to have someone come and fix it.
    Explanation
    The effect is the action or outcome that directly results from the cause stated in the sentence. In this case, the cause is Jane's car not starting, and the effect is her decision to call a garage to have someone come and fix it.

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