Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 210 · 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: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
9. 9.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
15. 15.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
26. 26.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
28. 28.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
32. 32.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
38. 38.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
39. 39.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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