Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 919 · 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 of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) just because
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
11. 11.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
15. 15.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
19. 19.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
23. 23.🎒 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
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) just because
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) just because
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
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.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) but (d) or
38. 38.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason

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