Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 128 · 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) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
2. 2.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
3. 3.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) just because
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
11. 11.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
12. 12.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) just because
14. 14.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) trust me
17. 17.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
24. 24.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
27. 27.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
32. 32.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
33. 33.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
34. 34.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎒 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
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so

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