Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 333 · 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) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
8. 8.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) it saves water
10. 10.💡 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
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) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
16. 16.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
18. 18.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) or (d) but
20. 20.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
26. 26.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) it saves water
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💡 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?”
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) just because
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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