Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 943 · 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.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
4. 4.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) just because
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) always true (d) hard to trust
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.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
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
24. 24.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) maybe (d) or
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
28. 28.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
37. 37.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
38. 38.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
39. 39.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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