Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 218 · 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.💡 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
2. 2.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
4. 4.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) or (d) because
17. 17.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) always false (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.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
21. 21.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
23. 23.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) just because
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
27. 27.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
28. 28.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
33. 33.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
39. 39.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow

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