Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 590 · 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 bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
6. 6.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) always false (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
10. 10.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
12. 12.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) maybe (d) but
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) just because
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) it saves water
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
22. 22.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) it saves water
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
39. 39.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
40. 40.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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