Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 763 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) just because
5. 5.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
6. 6.🎒 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
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
15. 15.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.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
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
20. 20.💡 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) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
23. 23.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) maybe (d) or
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
28. 28.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) end of story
36. 36.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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