Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 814 · 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 strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
3. 3.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
9. 9.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) just because
11. 11.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
16. 16.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
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.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) always true
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
29. 29.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
32. 32.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
39. 39.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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