Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 87 · 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.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) just because
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) because I said so
15. 15.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
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
18. 18.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
19. 19.💡 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?”
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) just because
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
22. 22.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
26. 26.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
35. 35.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) but (d) or
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) end of story

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