Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 305 · 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: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) bags like the dark (c) my friend does it (d) just because
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) or (d) because
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
23. 23.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) hard to trust (c) a fact (d) always true
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
29. 29.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
34. 34.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
36. 36.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False

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