Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 995 · 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 road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) trust me
2. 2.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) just because
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
17. 17.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
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
23. 23.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
25. 25.🎒 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
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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