Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 47 · 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 should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
6. 6.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
9. 9.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
12. 12.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
14. 14.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) always false (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
17. 17.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
20. 20.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
24. 24.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
26. 26.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
35. 35.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) end of story
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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