Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 103 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) but (d) or
3. 3.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
9. 9.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
15. 15.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
18. 18.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
21. 21.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
28. 28.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) just because
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.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
35. 35.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.🥗 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
39. 39.💡 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) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed

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