Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 169 · 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: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) just because
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) it is obvious
8. 8.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.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
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.💡 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) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) just because (d) because I said so
22. 22.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
30. 30.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) just because
31. 31.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
36. 36.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
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
39. 39.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed

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