Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 332 · 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.💡 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
2. 2.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
3. 3.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) always false (d) a fact
4. 4.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
8. 8.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
13. 13.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.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
18. 18.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
20. 20.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) or (d) because
21. 21.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) it is obvious
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) just because
34. 34.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
37. 37.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
38. 38.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) because I said so

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