Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 624 · 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: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) just because
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
11. 11.True or false: “the bus is full” is 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) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) end of story
17. 17.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
18. 18.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
20. 20.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
27. 27.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
30. 30.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a kind of question (c) an idea said to be true (d) a funny story
33. 33.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 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?”
39. 39.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full

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