Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 988 · 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: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💡 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?”
3. 3.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
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.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
7. 7.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
9. 9.🎒 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
10. 10.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) just because (d) the road is closed
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.🥗 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
17. 17.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
26. 26.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
27. 27.💡 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
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
35. 35.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
37. 37.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) just because
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True

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