Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 219 · 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? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
4. 4.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
6. 6.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
8. 8.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
13. 13.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) because I said so
17. 17.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) always true
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) it saves water
23. 23.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎒 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
26. 26.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
27. 27.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) trust me
37. 37.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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