Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 112 · 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) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
2. 2.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
9. 9.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
10. 10.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a funny story (d) a maths sum
11. 11.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
16. 16.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
17. 17.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
18. 18.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
24. 24.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) end of story
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
27. 27.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.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
29. 29.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
34. 34.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) because (d) maybe
35. 35.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💡 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
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) just because
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
40. 40.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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