Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 275 · 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
4. 4.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
7. 7.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) because (d) but
18. 18.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
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.💡 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

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