Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 20 · 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) end of story (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
2. 2.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
7. 7.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
9. 9.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) because I said so
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) end of story
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.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
18. 18.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) trust me (d) end of story
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.💡 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
22. 22.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
25. 25.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
27. 27.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
30. 30.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
34. 34.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
38. 38.🎒 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
39. 39.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) just because (d) because I said so

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