Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 397 · 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: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) always true (d) hard to trust
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
6. 6.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) just because (d) trust me
9. 9.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
14. 14.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
27. 27.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) but (d) maybe
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
30. 30.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
33. 33.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
36. 36.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
37. 37.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason

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