Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 847 · 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 is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
2. 2.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
6. 6.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
30. 30.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
33. 33.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 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
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full

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