Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 936 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.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
3. 3.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
7. 7.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
12. 12.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) just because
14. 14.💡 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) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) it saves water
16. 16.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) end of story
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
38. 38.☂️ 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
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False

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