Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 346 · 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: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) just because
5. 5.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
11. 11.💡 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) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.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
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
17. 17.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.🎒 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
40. 40.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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