Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 504 · 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.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
9. 9.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
12. 12.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
13. 13.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) a fact (c) always true (d) always false
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 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?”
18. 18.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) because (d) maybe
19. 19.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
32. 32.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
37. 37.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it

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