Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 854 · 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? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
6. 6.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) just because (d) the bus is full
10. 10.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
21. 21.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
28. 28.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
32. 32.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
35. 35.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always true (c) always false (d) hard to trust
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
39. 39.💡 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?”
40. 40.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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