Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 216 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
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.💡 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
4. 4.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.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
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.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
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.💡 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
15. 15.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
18. 18.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
22. 22.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
28. 28.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) just because
30. 30.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) end of story
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.☂️ 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
40. 40.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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