Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 96 · 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) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
2. 2.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
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.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
8. 8.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
11. 11.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) just because
15. 15.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
20. 20.☂️ 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
21. 21.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
27. 27.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a funny story (c) a maths sum (d) a kind of question
28. 28.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) my friend does it
32. 32.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
33. 33.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
39. 39.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False

Free critical thinking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/critical-thinking-for-kids