Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 77 · 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: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) end of story
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) but (d) maybe
20. 20.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 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?”
23. 23.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
25. 25.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
30. 30.🎒 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
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
34. 34.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me

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