Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 250 · 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 of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
2. 2.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
7. 7.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) it saves water
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
10. 10.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
15. 15.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
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.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
21. 21.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
24. 24.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
32. 32.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.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
37. 37.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
38. 38.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
40. 40.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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