Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 794 · 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: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) always false (d) a fact
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) it is obvious
12. 12.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎒 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
17. 17.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
18. 18.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
27. 27.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
29. 29.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) or (d) but
32. 32.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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