Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

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

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