Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 931 · 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 floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
3. 3.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
4. 4.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) a maths sum (d) an idea said to be true
6. 6.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
8. 8.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
13. 13.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
15. 15.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
24. 24.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
25. 25.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) end of story (d) it saves water
27. 27.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
30. 30.💡 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) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
35. 35.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
39. 39.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery

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