Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 669 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
7. 7.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
9. 9.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) just because
12. 12.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
16. 16.🥗 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
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.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
19. 19.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
21. 21.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) just because
23. 23.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.☂️ 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
31. 31.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💡 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

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