Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 677 · 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 not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) just because
2. 2.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
9. 9.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
12. 12.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) hard to trust (c) always true (d) always false
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
17. 17.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
25. 25.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) but (d) because
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
36. 36.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
39. 39.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water

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