Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 974 · 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 need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
4. 4.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
5. 5.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
11. 11.💡 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?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.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
21. 21.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
23. 23.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) just because
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
29. 29.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) the road is closed
32. 32.☂️ 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
33. 33.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) end of story
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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