Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 853 · 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 a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
2. 2.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
11. 11.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) hard to trust (c) always true (d) a fact
14. 14.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
23. 23.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) or (c) but (d) maybe
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
29. 29.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
30. 30.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
32. 32.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
35. 35.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.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
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
40. 40.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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