Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 620 · 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 bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
4. 4.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) it saves water
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
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.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) it saves water
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
17. 17.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
20. 20.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
29. 29.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
30. 30.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) trust me
36. 36.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) just because (d) end of story

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