Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 127 · 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: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) or (d) but
3. 3.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
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) just because
11. 11.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
12. 12.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
16. 16.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
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.☂️ 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
23. 23.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
32. 32.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
34. 34.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water

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