Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 516 · 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 need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
3. 3.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
5. 5.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) just because (d) because I said so
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) maybe (d) but
9. 9.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
25. 25.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
28. 28.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
30. 30.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
34. 34.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
38. 38.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason

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