Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 523 · 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.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.💡 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
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.💡 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
12. 12.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
16. 16.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always false (c) always true (d) a fact
17. 17.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) but (d) maybe
23. 23.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) end of story
28. 28.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
32. 32.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full

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