Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 242 · 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: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) just because
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
4. 4.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
7. 7.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
13. 13.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) just because
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.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
27. 27.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) the bus is full
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
38. 38.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always true (c) always false (d) hard to trust
40. 40.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour

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