Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 157 · 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.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
7. 7.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
10. 10.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) just because
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.💡 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?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) just because
18. 18.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
21. 21.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
28. 28.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) but (d) or
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) just because
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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