Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 126 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
4. 4.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) but (d) because
5. 5.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
7. 7.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a funny story (d) a kind of question
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) because I said so
11. 11.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) end of story
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
17. 17.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) it saves water
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) just because
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.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
27. 27.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) the bus is full
29. 29.💡 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?”
30. 30.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) the road is closed

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