Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

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

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