Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 32 · 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.💡 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?”
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
5. 5.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) or (d) maybe
7. 7.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) end of story
12. 12.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
18. 18.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
25. 25.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) end of story
27. 27.🥗 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
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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