Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 92 · 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) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) trust me
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
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 is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
7. 7.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
9. 9.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
18. 18.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
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) always false (b) a fact (c) hard to trust (d) always true
23. 23.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.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
27. 27.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) or (d) but
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
34. 34.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
36. 36.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
39. 39.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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