Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 429 · 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 of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) it is obvious
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
3. 3.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
8. 8.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) just because
13. 13.🎒 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
14. 14.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
16. 16.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
17. 17.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
18. 18.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
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.💡 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
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
24. 24.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
25. 25.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
26. 26.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
32. 32.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
34. 34.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.💡 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

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