Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 303 · 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.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💡 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
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) it saves water
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) it is obvious
8. 8.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
10. 10.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) just because
14. 14.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
16. 16.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
19. 19.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
22. 22.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) because (d) but
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
28. 28.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) just because
40. 40.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round

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