Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 52 · 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? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) end of story
7. 7.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
10. 10.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
16. 16.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
20. 20.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
23. 23.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
26. 26.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a funny story
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
30. 30.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) hard to trust (c) a fact (d) always true
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) just because
35. 35.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious

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