Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 55 · 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
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.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
14. 14.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) just because
25. 25.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) the bus is full
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) just because
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
35. 35.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed

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