Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 685 · 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.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
3. 3.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
7. 7.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) maybe (d) or
8. 8.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
9. 9.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) trust me
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) end of story
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
23. 23.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.☂️ 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
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
36. 36.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
38. 38.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed

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