Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 239 · 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) end of story (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) trust me
3. 3.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
9. 9.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
13. 13.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
15. 15.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
16. 16.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
20. 20.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
23. 23.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
30. 30.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
31. 31.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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