Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 934 · 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: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
6. 6.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) trust me
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
10. 10.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) trust me
12. 12.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) because (d) but
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
14. 14.🔍 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
15. 15.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) just because
16. 16.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
17. 17.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
18. 18.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
21. 21.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a 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.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
24. 24.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.🥗 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
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) end of story
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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