Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 718 · 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 my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
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.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
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.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always true (c) hard to trust (d) always false
17. 17.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) the road is closed
19. 19.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
28. 28.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) because I said so
33. 33.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) because I said so
38. 38.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because

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