Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 233 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
3. 3.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a funny story (c) a maths sum (d) a kind of question
9. 9.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) a fact (d) always false
10. 10.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) maybe (d) or
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
20. 20.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
23. 23.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
24. 24.☂️ 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
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
26. 26.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
27. 27.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) it saves water
35. 35.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
40. 40.💡 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

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