Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 422 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
3. 3.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
11. 11.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
13. 13.💡 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?”
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
18. 18.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) a fact (c) always false (d) always true
22. 22.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a kind of question
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
30. 30.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
31. 31.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) end of story
34. 34.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) maybe (d) or
35. 35.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so

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