Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 519 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) end of story
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) the road is closed
7. 7.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
14. 14.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
23. 23.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
24. 24.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
27. 27.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
28. 28.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
32. 32.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always false (c) always true (d) a fact
33. 33.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
38. 38.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
40. 40.💡 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

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