Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 171 · 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.🎒 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
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
7. 7.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) trust me
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) trust me
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
14. 14.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
19. 19.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) because I said so
22. 22.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) just because
25. 25.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
32. 32.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
33. 33.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) maybe (d) or

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