Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 211 · 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.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.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
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
9. 9.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
11. 11.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) because (d) but
12. 12.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) just because
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) end of story
25. 25.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) end of story
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🥗 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
30. 30.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) trust me
34. 34.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) end of story (d) trust me
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
39. 39.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a kind of question

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