Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 911 · 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 a real reason? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
2. 2.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
8. 8.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
16. 16.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) but (d) maybe
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
20. 20.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
23. 23.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
25. 25.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) end of story (d) because I said so
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
32. 32.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
33. 33.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
38. 38.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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