Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 882 · 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 floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
4. 4.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
12. 12.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
15. 15.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) because I said so
17. 17.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
22. 22.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) trust me
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) or (d) but
32. 32.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
33. 33.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
40. 40.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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