Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 487 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) or (d) because
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) trust me (d) because I said so
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) because I said so
9. 9.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) just because
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
22. 22.🥗 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
23. 23.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) trust me
27. 27.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.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
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it

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