Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 662 · 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.💡 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
2. 2.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
4. 4.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) always true (d) hard to trust
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
6. 6.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
22. 22.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
25. 25.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
26. 26.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) maybe (d) or
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
32. 32.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.💡 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?”
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
39. 39.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain

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