Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 277 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
4. 4.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
12. 12.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
15. 15.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
19. 19.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
20. 20.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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
22. 22.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
26. 26.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
27. 27.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
35. 35.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) hard to trust (c) a fact (d) always true
36. 36.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
37. 37.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
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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