Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 363 · 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? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💡 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) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
7. 7.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
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.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
19. 19.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
25. 25.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) just because
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
30. 30.🥗 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
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.🎒 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
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) end of story

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