Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 124 · 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 road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
2. 2.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
5. 5.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) a fact (d) always false
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) but (d) or
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
19. 19.💡 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) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
23. 23.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) the road is closed
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
29. 29.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
39. 39.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 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

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