Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 818 · 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) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
3. 3.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) trust me
7. 7.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
11. 11.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always true (c) always false (d) hard to trust
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) trust me
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) just because
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
27. 27.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.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
29. 29.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) trust me
31. 31.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💡 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
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: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
38. 38.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) trust me

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