Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 354 · 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? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.💡 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) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
8. 8.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
18. 18.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
22. 22.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
32. 32.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) just because (d) the bus is full
34. 34.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) but (d) because
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
39. 39.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
40. 40.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True

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