Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 521 · 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.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
4. 4.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
7. 7.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
18. 18.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) because I said so
22. 22.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
24. 24.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) always true (d) hard to trust
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
28. 28.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
29. 29.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
32. 32.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
37. 37.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.💡 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

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