Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 471 · 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 of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) just because
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
10. 10.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) trust me
13. 13.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
14. 14.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
17. 17.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
19. 19.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
23. 23.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
25. 25.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) but (d) because
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
35. 35.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed

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