Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 939 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) just because
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) just because
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) a fact (c) hard to trust (d) always true
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) just because
9. 9.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
10. 10.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
21. 21.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) it saves water
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
29. 29.💡 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?”
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) or (d) maybe
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
36. 36.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
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
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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