Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 925 · 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) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
4. 4.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎒 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
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
8. 8.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
15. 15.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
17. 17.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🥗 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) trust me (d) it saves water
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
21. 21.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
24. 24.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) trust me
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
31. 31.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) just because
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow

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