Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 846 · 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.💡 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
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
5. 5.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
21. 21.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
22. 22.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
27. 27.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
33. 33.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
37. 37.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.💡 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?”

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