Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 975 · 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? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
3. 3.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
8. 8.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
16. 16.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) it saves water
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) just because
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🥗 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
32. 32.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
35. 35.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
36. 36.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a kind of question (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
37. 37.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
38. 38.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True

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