Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 404 · 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.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
3. 3.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) hard to trust (c) always false (d) a fact
8. 8.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
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
11. 11.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
21. 21.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
23. 23.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.💡 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) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
30. 30.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
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
37. 37.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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