Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 48 · 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? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) or (d) maybe
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
8. 8.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
13. 13.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
17. 17.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
23. 23.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) it saves water
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
39. 39.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True

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