Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 114 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
2. 2.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
5. 5.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
8. 8.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) it saves water
13. 13.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
14. 14.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) or (d) maybe
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) the bus is full
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎒 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
33. 33.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
34. 34.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
40. 40.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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