Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 850 · 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? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
4. 4.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) trust me
9. 9.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
11. 11.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
14. 14.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) just because (d) the road is closed
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
33. 33.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) my friend does it
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) end of story (d) because I said so
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full

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