Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 394 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) just because
6. 6.🎒 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
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
10. 10.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
13. 13.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
19. 19.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
23. 23.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) always false (d) a fact
27. 27.💡 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) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
28. 28.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
33. 33.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) maybe (d) or
34. 34.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.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
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) end of story

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