Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 265 · 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: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
4. 4.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
5. 5.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
7. 7.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) trust me (d) because I said so
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
28. 28.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
32. 32.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
34. 34.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) or (d) maybe
36. 36.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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