Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 901 · 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) the forecast says rain (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
2. 2.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) but (d) or
3. 3.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) trust me
5. 5.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a funny story (d) a maths sum
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
7. 7.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) just because
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
11. 11.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
16. 16.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
18. 18.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
23. 23.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
26. 26.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎒 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
30. 30.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (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 a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
39. 39.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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