Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 45 · 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.💡 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?”
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
11. 11.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
12. 12.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
17. 17.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
21. 21.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
24. 24.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
27. 27.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) just because
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
36. 36.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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