Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 141 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Claim + because): A claim with a reason: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” Look for because, as or since. A claim with no reason: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.”, “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” Real reasons are facts that support the claim: the road is closed, it saves water, the test is tomorrow.

1. 1.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) because I said so
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
21. 21.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
23. 23.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
30. 30.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
31. 31.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
32. 32.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) a fact (c) hard to trust (d) always true
33. 33.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
37. 37.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious

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