Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

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

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