Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 961 · 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.💡 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
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) because I said so
4. 4.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) but (d) maybe
6. 6.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) trust me
9. 9.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
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: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
18. 18.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) end of story
29. 29.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) always true
30. 30.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) just because
34. 34.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed

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