Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 589 · 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.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 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) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
8. 8.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) the bus is full
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) end of story
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
20. 20.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real 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.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
28. 28.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
29. 29.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
32. 32.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) just because (d) trust me
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.💡 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

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