Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 848 · 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? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
3. 3.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) it saves water
7. 7.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
9. 9.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) because I said so
21. 21.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) or (d) because
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a kind of question
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
27. 27.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story

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