Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 203 · 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? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
8. 8.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
10. 10.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) because I said so
12. 12.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
21. 21.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
32. 32.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
37. 37.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True

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