Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 231 · 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 bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
2. 2.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
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.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
15. 15.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
18. 18.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 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) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) it saves water
23. 23.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) a fact (c) always true (d) hard to trust
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
30. 30.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
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.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
40. 40.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins

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