Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 907 · 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 of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
13. 13.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
22. 22.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a funny story
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason

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