Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 10 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) end of story
4. 4.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
12. 12.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
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.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
18. 18.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
23. 23.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
26. 26.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) just because
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.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) or (c) maybe (d) but
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) end of story
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
39. 39.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True

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