Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 76 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) just because
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) trust me (d) it saves water
7. 7.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) my friend does it
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
11. 11.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) the road is closed
15. 15.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) the road is closed
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.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
28. 28.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
32. 32.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) end of story
36. 36.💡 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) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) or (d) because

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