Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 180 · 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.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
3. 3.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
6. 6.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
9. 9.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) trust me
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
19. 19.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
21. 21.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) just because
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
24. 24.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) trust me
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
39. 39.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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