Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 725 · 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: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
5. 5.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
13. 13.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
18. 18.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
20. 20.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) end of story
24. 24.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) maybe (d) or
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”

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