Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 866 · 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: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
5. 5.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
7. 7.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
16. 16.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
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.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎒 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
24. 24.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
34. 34.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) or (d) maybe
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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