Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 881 · 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 test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always false (c) always true (d) a fact
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
12. 12.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) because (d) or
23. 23.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) end of story
27. 27.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
29. 29.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
32. 32.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
37. 37.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
39. 39.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
40. 40.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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