Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 913 · 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 should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
3. 3.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
4. 4.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
7. 7.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
13. 13.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
22. 22.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
26. 26.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
27. 27.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
29. 29.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
33. 33.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
38. 38.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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