Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 174 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
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.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) just because
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
8. 8.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
11. 11.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) end of story (d) trust me
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
15. 15.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
16. 16.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
17. 17.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
18. 18.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
24. 24.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) the bus is full
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
28. 28.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
29. 29.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💡 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) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
32. 32.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) end of story (d) trust me
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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