Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 797 · 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) end of story (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
2. 2.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
9. 9.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) an idea said to be true (c) a funny story (d) a maths sum
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.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
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
19. 19.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
21. 21.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
26. 26.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) or (c) maybe (d) but
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) just because
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
33. 33.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
36. 36.🥗 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
37. 37.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) a fact (c) hard to trust (d) always true
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason

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