Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 715 · 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? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
5. 5.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
7. 7.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) just because
11. 11.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
12. 12.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
14. 14.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) it saves water
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) just because (d) the bus is full
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
23. 23.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
26. 26.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
27. 27.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
28. 28.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
29. 29.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🥗 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
32. 32.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
34. 34.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
35. 35.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
38. 38.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) because (d) or
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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