Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 909 · 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 the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
2. 2.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always true (c) always false (d) hard to trust
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
13. 13.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 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?”
26. 26.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) or (c) maybe (d) but
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
31. 31.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
35. 35.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
39. 39.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful

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