Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 173 · 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.💡 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
2. 2.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) just because
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.☂️ 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
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
14. 14.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
21. 21.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) it saves water
25. 25.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
27. 27.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) the road is closed
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) end of story
30. 30.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
40. 40.💡 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

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