Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 353 · 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: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
4. 4.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a kind of question (c) an idea said to be true (d) a funny story
5. 5.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) because I said so
7. 7.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
8. 8.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) the road is closed
11. 11.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
20. 20.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
23. 23.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
24. 24.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) end of story
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
29. 29.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
35. 35.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
37. 37.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) end of story
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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