Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 409 · 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: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
7. 7.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
11. 11.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) because I said so
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
21. 21.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) my friend does it
22. 22.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
26. 26.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
37. 37.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
38. 38.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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