Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 976 · 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.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) it saves water
3. 3.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) a maths sum (d) an idea said to be true
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
10. 10.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
11. 11.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) but (d) or
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
18. 18.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) just because
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
31. 31.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
33. 33.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False

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