Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 736 · 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: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
6. 6.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (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.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.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
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
16. 16.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
21. 21.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
23. 23.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
28. 28.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
31. 31.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
33. 33.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) or (d) because
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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