Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 467 · 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 not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
2. 2.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
5. 5.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
6. 6.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
12. 12.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
13. 13.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.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
20. 20.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
28. 28.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
35. 35.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
38. 38.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because

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