Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 339 · 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.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
6. 6.🎒 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
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
17. 17.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.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
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.☂️ 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
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
33. 33.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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
35. 35.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
36. 36.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious

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