Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 801 · 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? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
4. 4.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
7. 7.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
9. 9.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
12. 12.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) maybe (d) or
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
16. 16.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
17. 17.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
19. 19.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
36. 36.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
38. 38.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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