Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 336 · 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? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
3. 3.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) because I said so
5. 5.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
7. 7.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
10. 10.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) but (d) or
12. 12.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
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
14. 14.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) trust me
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
25. 25.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) my friend does it
31. 31.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) because I said so
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
38. 38.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming

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