Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 110 · 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.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) my friend does it
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
8. 8.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.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
22. 22.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) because (d) maybe
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
24. 24.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
27. 27.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
37. 37.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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