Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 108 · 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 of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) end of story
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
9. 9.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
11. 11.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) just because
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) just because
20. 20.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
22. 22.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) just because
28. 28.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full

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