Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 997 · 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 should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) but (d) or
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) end of story
7. 7.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.🎒 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
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
13. 13.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
14. 14.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always true (c) hard to trust (d) always false
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
29. 29.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
30. 30.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) because I said so
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) it saves water
40. 40.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool

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