Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 370 · 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? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) because I said so
3. 3.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
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.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
8. 8.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
10. 10.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
18. 18.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) always true
19. 19.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
28. 28.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) or (d) maybe
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
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? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) because I said so
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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