Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 503 · 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.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
7. 7.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
17. 17.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) just because
19. 19.🎒 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
20. 20.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.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
23. 23.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) an idea said to be true (c) a funny story (d) a maths sum
30. 30.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
32. 32.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) it saves water
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🥗 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
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe

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