Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 342 · 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 the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
4. 4.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
7. 7.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) just because
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) a fact (c) always true (d) always false
19. 19.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
20. 20.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) because I said so
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) trust me
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
28. 28.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) but (d) or
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
39. 39.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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