Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 887 · 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? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) just because
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
7. 7.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) hard to trust (c) always true (d) a fact
12. 12.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) because I said so
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
21. 21.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
28. 28.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
29. 29.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
31. 31.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
36. 36.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
38. 38.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a funny story
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
40. 40.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False

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