Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 950 · 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 a real reason? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
8. 8.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
14. 14.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
22. 22.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
27. 27.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
28. 28.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) end of story
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) the bus is full
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
32. 32.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
33. 33.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
35. 35.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💡 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

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