Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 214 · 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? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
3. 3.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) but (d) or
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
7. 7.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
8. 8.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always false (c) always true (d) a fact
13. 13.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
17. 17.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
19. 19.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
25. 25.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) just because
28. 28.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
33. 33.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
39. 39.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason

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