Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 461 · 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 a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
2. 2.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) trust me
15. 15.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
20. 20.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.☂️ 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
24. 24.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) end of story
28. 28.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
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
32. 32.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
36. 36.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
37. 37.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
39. 39.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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