Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 960 · 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) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) trust me
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) trust me
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
13. 13.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) just because
18. 18.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🥗 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
21. 21.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
22. 22.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) a fact (c) always false (d) always true
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
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.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
33. 33.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery

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