Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 927 · 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: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
5. 5.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) because I said so
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
11. 11.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) a maths sum (d) an idea said to be true
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
16. 16.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) trust me
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
23. 23.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
28. 28.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
30. 30.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
31. 31.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) just because
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.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
39. 39.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) hard to trust (c) always false (d) a fact
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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