Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 484 · 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) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
3. 3.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
7. 7.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
16. 16.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) just because
20. 20.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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
23. 23.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
25. 25.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) just because
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) because I said so
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
40. 40.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) maybe (d) but

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