Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 311 · 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 not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) the road is closed
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) because (d) but
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.☂️ 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
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.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
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
17. 17.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) end of story
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
23. 23.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) always true
26. 26.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
34. 34.💡 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?”
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.🎒 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
37. 37.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) end of story
39. 39.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
40. 40.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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