Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 66 · 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: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
6. 6.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
17. 17.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
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) just because (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
21. 21.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
24. 24.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
25. 25.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
29. 29.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎒 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
31. 31.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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