Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 860 · 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: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.🎒 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
4. 4.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
12. 12.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
13. 13.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) just because
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
17. 17.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) a fact (c) always false (d) hard to trust
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
27. 27.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) or (d) but
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
32. 32.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
38. 38.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
39. 39.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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