Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 88 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) just because
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
6. 6.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
11. 11.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) just because
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
17. 17.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) a maths sum (d) an idea said to be true
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
23. 23.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) trust me
26. 26.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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
28. 28.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
39. 39.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 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

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