Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 364 · 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: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
5. 5.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
10. 10.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) it saves water
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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
20. 20.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
22. 22.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) trust me
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) end of story
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
27. 27.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) or (d) but
28. 28.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) a fact (c) always false (d) hard to trust
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
31. 31.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
35. 35.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
36. 36.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) just because
37. 37.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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