Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 561 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) because I said so
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
6. 6.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) but (d) maybe
7. 7.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
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.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no 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.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) just because
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
33. 33.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💡 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

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