Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 162 · 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.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
2. 2.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
4. 4.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
5. 5.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
10. 10.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
14. 14.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
21. 21.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) end of story
24. 24.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) end of story
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a funny story (d) a kind of question
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) just because
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.💡 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

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