Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 206 · 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: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
5. 5.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) because (d) but
9. 9.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
20. 20.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
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
22. 22.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) hard to trust (c) always false (d) always true
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
25. 25.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.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
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.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
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
34. 34.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water

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