Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 681 · 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.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
2. 2.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
5. 5.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) just because
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
11. 11.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
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
16. 16.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.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
27. 27.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
32. 32.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) it saves water
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water

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