Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 905 · 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: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
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? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
13. 13.🥗 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
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
17. 17.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) it saves water
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) end of story
29. 29.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
31. 31.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) the road is closed
33. 33.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) it saves water
37. 37.🎒 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
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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