Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 134 · 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) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) trust me
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) it saves water
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
12. 12.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always true (c) hard to trust (d) always false
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
14. 14.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
16. 16.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) because I said so
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
28. 28.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
29. 29.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) maybe (d) or
31. 31.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.☂️ 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
35. 35.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.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
39. 39.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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