Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 285 · 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: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) always true (d) hard to trust
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.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
13. 13.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
15. 15.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
18. 18.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) because I said so
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) the bus is full
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
39. 39.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
40. 40.💡 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

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