Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 176 · 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) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
3. 3.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
7. 7.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) or (d) maybe
8. 8.🥗 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
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) end of story
11. 11.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
14. 14.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
21. 21.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
24. 24.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) a fact (d) always false
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
26. 26.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 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

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