Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 469 · 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, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
3. 3.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) trust me
7. 7.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
8. 8.☂️ 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
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
13. 13.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.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
18. 18.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
23. 23.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
29. 29.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
36. 36.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
39. 39.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 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

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