Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 62 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) always true (d) hard to trust
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
11. 11.True or false: “everyone knows it” 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) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
14. 14.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
18. 18.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
21. 21.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
23. 23.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
29. 29.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) trust me
33. 33.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) because (d) maybe
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
38. 38.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
40. 40.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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