Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 447 · 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.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) just because
2. 2.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
4. 4.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
6. 6.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
7. 7.🎒 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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) because I said so
11. 11.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
16. 16.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
22. 22.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
25. 25.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.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
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
34. 34.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) end of story
39. 39.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”

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