Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 204 · 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: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
7. 7.💡 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) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
8. 8.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.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
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
15. 15.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
21. 21.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
23. 23.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
25. 25.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) hard to trust (c) a fact (d) always false
27. 27.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) trust me
30. 30.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) just because
32. 32.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
35. 35.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) but (d) or
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed

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