Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 940 · 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.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
16. 16.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
25. 25.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
30. 30.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
31. 31.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
33. 33.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
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.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
36. 36.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) just because
37. 37.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) a fact (d) always false

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