Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 130 · 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 a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
2. 2.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
6. 6.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
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) because I said so
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
17. 17.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
20. 20.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) but (d) maybe
21. 21.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
24. 24.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) it saves water
26. 26.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
35. 35.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) always false (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
37. 37.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full

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