Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 783 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
2. 2.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
6. 6.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) end of story
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) maybe (d) or
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
16. 16.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
17. 17.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) it saves water
22. 22.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
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 odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) trust me
27. 27.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 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
29. 29.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
31. 31.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
35. 35.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 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) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
38. 38.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False

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