Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

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

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