Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 776 · 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: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) or (d) maybe
11. 11.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) bags like the dark (c) my friend does it (d) just because
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
14. 14.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) end of story
21. 21.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
32. 32.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
37. 37.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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