Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 229 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) it saves water
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
4. 4.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
6. 6.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.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
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.🔍 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
15. 15.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) a fact (d) always false
19. 19.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) but (d) or
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
22. 22.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
25. 25.💡 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) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
28. 28.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
32. 32.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
40. 40.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False

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