Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 750 · 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 is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
5. 5.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) trust me
8. 8.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
10. 10.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) or (d) but
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
16. 16.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a funny story (c) a maths sum (d) a kind of question
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
22. 22.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
30. 30.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
33. 33.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me

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