Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 191 · 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. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) end of story
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
5. 5.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
7. 7.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
11. 11.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
13. 13.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
16. 16.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
18. 18.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) or (d) but
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
26. 26.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
29. 29.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a funny story
30. 30.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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