Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 223 · 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 should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
8. 8.🥗 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
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) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
12. 12.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
24. 24.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
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.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) or (d) maybe
31. 31.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) end of story
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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
35. 35.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) because I said so
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason

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