Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 599 · 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 of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) it saves water
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
4. 4.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
9. 9.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
10. 10.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) just because
11. 11.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 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?”
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
17. 17.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) it saves water
19. 19.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) always true (d) hard to trust
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
22. 22.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) or (c) maybe (d) but
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
32. 32.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) just because
37. 37.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) because I said so
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.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason

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