Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 746 · 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.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) end of story
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
6. 6.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
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) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
12. 12.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
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) hard to trust (c) always true (d) always false
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
24. 24.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) just because
26. 26.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
30. 30.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
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 word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) because (d) or
33. 33.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious

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