Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 273 · 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: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) end of story
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
12. 12.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
14. 14.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
20. 20.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
21. 21.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
23. 23.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
30. 30.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
32. 32.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.☂️ 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
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
37. 37.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) hard to trust (c) always true (d) a fact
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious

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