Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 94 · 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: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
5. 5.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) it saves water
9. 9.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) or (d) but
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
11. 11.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.🥗 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
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
24. 24.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
26. 26.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
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: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
30. 30.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
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
36. 36.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) always false (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
37. 37.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
38. 38.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
39. 39.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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