Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 154 · 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.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
3. 3.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) because I said so
13. 13.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
15. 15.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
16. 16.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
22. 22.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
26. 26.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
27. 27.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) because (d) but
35. 35.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
37. 37.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.💡 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

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