Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 376 · 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.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
7. 7.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) or (d) maybe
8. 8.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) a fact (c) always true (d) hard to trust
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
11. 11.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
12. 12.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.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
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) it saves water
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
20. 20.💡 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) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
21. 21.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) just because
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
28. 28.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) trust me
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
35. 35.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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