Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 58 · 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? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) trust me
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
11. 11.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
15. 15.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) hard to trust (c) always true (d) always false
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) just because
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) trust me
24. 24.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
27. 27.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) end of story
30. 30.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
39. 39.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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