Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 135 · 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: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
8. 8.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
11. 11.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🥗 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
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
15. 15.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
17. 17.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
19. 19.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
22. 22.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) maybe (d) or
23. 23.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
34. 34.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.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
40. 40.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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