Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 633 · 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 word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
2. 2.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💡 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) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
9. 9.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) trust me
16. 16.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
17. 17.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.🎒 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
23. 23.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
35. 35.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
40. 40.💡 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

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