Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 642 · 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) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
11. 11.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) or (d) maybe
12. 12.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) a funny story (d) an idea said to be true
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) because I said so
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
19. 19.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
23. 23.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) just because
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) end of story
29. 29.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
31. 31.💡 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
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.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
35. 35.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
37. 37.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed

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