Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 856 · 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. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.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
5. 5.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) maybe (d) or
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
7. 7.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
21. 21.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
25. 25.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
26. 26.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
33. 33.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it

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