Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 951 · 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: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
5. 5.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 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) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) because I said so
10. 10.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
13. 13.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
18. 18.☂️ 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
19. 19.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
22. 22.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) a fact (c) always false (d) hard to trust
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.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
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
28. 28.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) because (d) or
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
38. 38.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful

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