Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 815 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
5. 5.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) it saves water
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
11. 11.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
19. 19.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
20. 20.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
24. 24.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
28. 28.💡 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) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
40. 40.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True

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