Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 270 · 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 of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) just because
2. 2.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
4. 4.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) because I said so
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) end of story
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) end of story
16. 16.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 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?”
18. 18.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
22. 22.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
36. 36.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
38. 38.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” 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) True (b) False

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