Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 956 · 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) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) end of story
2. 2.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
9. 9.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
10. 10.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
30. 30.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
38. 38.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True

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