Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 517 · 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? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
3. 3.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) trust me
5. 5.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
14. 14.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
16. 16.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
20. 20.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) a fact (c) always true (d) always false
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
22. 22.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
23. 23.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.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
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
35. 35.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
40. 40.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) maybe (d) but

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