Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 888 · 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 should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) end of story
4. 4.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) but (d) because
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
10. 10.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
13. 13.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
16. 16.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
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) a fact (d) always false
23. 23.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
27. 27.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) just because
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
37. 37.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
40. 40.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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