Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 994 · 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? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
5. 5.💡 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) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) just because
16. 16.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) always true
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) it saves water
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
23. 23.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) a funny story (d) an idea said to be true
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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
33. 33.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
38. 38.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming

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