Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 255 · 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.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) because I said so
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) hard to trust (c) a fact (d) always true
8. 8.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
10. 10.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) or (c) maybe (d) but
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
16. 16.💡 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) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
17. 17.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) just because
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) it saves water
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) it saves water
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) end of story
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
34. 34.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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