Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

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

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