Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 91 · 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: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) because I said so
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
9. 9.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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
16. 16.☂️ 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
17. 17.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.🔍 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
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
28. 28.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.🥗 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
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.💡 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

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