Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 721 · 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 a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) because I said so
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
9. 9.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
12. 12.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
13. 13.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.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
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
20. 20.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
22. 22.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) trust me
25. 25.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
30. 30.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) a fact (c) hard to trust (d) always false
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
35. 35.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 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) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) because I said so

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