Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 916 · 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 a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) just because
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
4. 4.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) it saves water
6. 6.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
16. 16.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
25. 25.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.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
28. 28.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
33. 33.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
36. 36.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story

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