Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 56 · 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? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) because (d) but
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
4. 4.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.💡 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) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
8. 8.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) bags like the dark (c) my friend does it (d) just because
9. 9.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
18. 18.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
25. 25.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a kind of question (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
27. 27.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
31. 31.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
36. 36.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) just because

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