Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 813 · 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: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 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
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.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) just because
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
13. 13.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
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.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
17. 17.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.💡 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?”
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.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
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
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.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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