Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 500 · 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.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
7. 7.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
12. 12.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
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 is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) because I said so
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.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
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
24. 24.💡 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) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
26. 26.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) hard to trust (c) always true (d) always false
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
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.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water

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