Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 69 · 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? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) it is obvious
3. 3.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) or (d) maybe
5. 5.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
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 a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
14. 14.💡 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) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
22. 22.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) trust me
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) just because
32. 32.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery

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