Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 532 · 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 word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) maybe (d) or
2. 2.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
7. 7.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) just because
17. 17.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
21. 21.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
28. 28.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
35. 35.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
37. 37.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
38. 38.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.💡 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

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