Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 944 · 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 of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.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
17. 17.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
18. 18.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) just because
21. 21.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) maybe (d) or
22. 22.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
26. 26.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) end of story
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
35. 35.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
39. 39.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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