Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 234 · 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.💡 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
2. 2.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
6. 6.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
9. 9.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) just because
16. 16.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
25. 25.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) but (d) because
28. 28.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False

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