Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 147 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
4. 4.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) or (d) maybe
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
8. 8.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
9. 9.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
11. 11.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
12. 12.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
18. 18.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
20. 20.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) trust me
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) it saves water
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
27. 27.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
32. 32.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason

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