Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 605 · 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 a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.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
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
9. 9.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
11. 11.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
15. 15.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
18. 18.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) trust me (d) end of story
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
27. 27.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
29. 29.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) because (d) or
30. 30.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
36. 36.☂️ 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
37. 37.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason

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