Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 306 · 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: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
4. 4.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
5. 5.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) just because
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) just because
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💡 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?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
23. 23.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
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) just because
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
31. 31.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
36. 36.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
37. 37.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) trust me
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True

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