Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 640 · 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: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
6. 6.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) hard to trust (c) a fact (d) always false
7. 7.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
9. 9.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) the road is closed
13. 13.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
20. 20.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) just because
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) it saves water
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
29. 29.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) just because
32. 32.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a kind of question (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
33. 33.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (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.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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