Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 580 · 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 of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
6. 6.☂️ 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
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
11. 11.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
14. 14.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
15. 15.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) maybe (d) or
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) end of story
22. 22.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
27. 27.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) trust me
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
37. 37.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) always false (d) a fact
39. 39.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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