Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 875 · 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? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
11. 11.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) or (d) maybe
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
19. 19.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
20. 20.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.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 road is closed
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) trust me
24. 24.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
27. 27.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
28. 28.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” 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 no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
38. 38.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery

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