Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 389 · 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) end of story (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) just because
2. 2.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
3. 3.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) just because
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) just because
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
14. 14.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
15. 15.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
17. 17.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
19. 19.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
21. 21.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
22. 22.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
28. 28.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
29. 29.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
30. 30.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
37. 37.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
40. 40.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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