Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 877 · 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.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
4. 4.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
7. 7.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) or (d) but
8. 8.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
14. 14.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
16. 16.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
18. 18.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
21. 21.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
22. 22.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
33. 33.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so

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