Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 421 · 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) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
3. 3.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
4. 4.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
11. 11.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) end of story
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
19. 19.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) just because
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) end of story
24. 24.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
26. 26.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) trust me
28. 28.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.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
35. 35.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
40. 40.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins

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