Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 137 · 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) end of story (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
3. 3.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
10. 10.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
13. 13.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) or (d) maybe
14. 14.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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) hard to trust (c) a fact (d) always false
24. 24.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🥗 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
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
28. 28.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) the road is closed
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
39. 39.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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