Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 1 · 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 a real reason? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) just because
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) because (d) but
7. 7.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
9. 9.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
12. 12.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) bags like the dark (c) my friend does it (d) just because
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
18. 18.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
21. 21.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
33. 33.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) end of story
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
37. 37.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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