Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 476 · 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: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
3. 3.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) or (d) maybe
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) end of story
9. 9.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) because I said so
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
16. 16.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
23. 23.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) hard to trust (c) a fact (d) always true
24. 24.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) trust me
27. 27.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎒 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
29. 29.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
36. 36.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery

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