Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 358 · 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: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
13. 13.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎒 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
18. 18.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
20. 20.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
21. 21.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
23. 23.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
27. 27.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
30. 30.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) or (d) but
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) a maths sum (d) an idea said to be true
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow

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