Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 297 · 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) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) end of story (d) because I said so
2. 2.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
5. 5.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.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
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
9. 9.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) trust me (d) end of story
12. 12.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) because (d) but
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
17. 17.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
18. 18.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
19. 19.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) just because
26. 26.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) end of story
31. 31.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
39. 39.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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