Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 318 · 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: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
4. 4.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) trust me
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
17. 17.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
24. 24.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
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
27. 27.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
28. 28.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
31. 31.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) but (d) or
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
34. 34.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
35. 35.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
38. 38.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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