Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 417 · 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.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
11. 11.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.💡 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?”
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
15. 15.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
18. 18.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) trust me
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
21. 21.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
24. 24.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
26. 26.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
33. 33.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 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
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.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
38. 38.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) but (d) because
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow

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