Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 970 · 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.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
4. 4.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) end of story
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) end of story
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
19. 19.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) because (d) but
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (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) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.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
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full

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