Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 784 · 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) end of story (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) end of story
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
26. 26.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
27. 27.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
31. 31.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) maybe (d) or
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) just because
34. 34.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
35. 35.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
39. 39.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”

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